How far is Nevada, KY from Wilder, KY?

The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Wilder, KY is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.51 mi
02h 23m
Flight
96.72 mi
155.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.72 mi
Kilometers
155.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.51 mi
Kilometers
192.33 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilder
Wed, May 13, 12:23 AM EDT
Return by in Nevada
Wed, May 13, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nevada
2026-05-12T22:00
Arrive Wilder
Wed, May 13, 12:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nevada
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gratz
KY

Human settlement in Owen County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Nevada
59.8 mi
01h 11m
To Wilder
59.7 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nevada and Wilder.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nevada and Wilder.

  1. 1

    Start on Bugg Road

    2 m · 5 sec · Bugg Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Perryville Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Perryville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Perryville Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Perryville Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Mooreland Avenue

    1070 ft · 25 sec · Mooreland Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South College Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South College Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Louisville Road

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Louisville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Bypass North

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North

  8. 8

    Continue on Frankfort Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Frankfort Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Road

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Lawrenceburg Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Frankfort Connector

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wilkinson Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Holmes Street

    108 m · 5 sec · Holmes Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Owenton Road

    24.3 mi · 28 min · Owenton Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Roland Avenue

    1517 ft · 29 sec · Roland Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Warsaw Road

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Warsaw Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Glencoe Road

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Glencoe Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit right

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275

    1620 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East

    1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Newport

    62 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Licking Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Licking Pike

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Center Street

    13 m · 2 sec · Center Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nevada and Wilder.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Owenton Road
24.3 mi · 20%
Glencoe Road
22.7 mi · 19%
Louisville Road
17.7 mi · 15%
I 75 North
12.1 mi · 10%
Warsaw Road
7.71 mi · 6%
Lawrenceburg Road
6.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Owenton Road

Continue on Owenton Road

24.3 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
96.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gratz
01h 11m from Nevada
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nevada and Sunny near Wilder.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nevada to Wilder?

The road trip is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gratz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Nevada and 59.7 miles from Wilder.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nevada and Sunny near Wilder.

Stop Ideas Near Gratz

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gratz, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gratz.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

75 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

79 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

80 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

105 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Wilder. Straight-line distance: 96.72 mi (155.65 km).

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#1 Nevada

Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6964600, -84.9096800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wilder

City in Idaho, USA

Population3,061
Coordinates39.0564500, -84.4868900
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Nevada (-84.90968, 37.69646)
End: Wilder (-84.48689, 39.05645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.96 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.83
8.44 gal · 31.92 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.91 $31.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.95 $35.90
Premium $4.65 $19.64 $39.28
Diesel $5.30 $22.38 $44.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Nevada and Wilder. The current time is 22:00:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.