How far is Oak Grove, KY from Nevada, KY?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, KY to Nevada, KY is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.6 miles (252 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.82 mi
03h 12m
Flight
156.59 mi
252.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.59 mi
Kilometers
252.01 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.82 mi
Kilometers
324.8 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nevada
Thu, Oct 15, 8:03 PM EDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 10:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-10-15T15:51
Arrive Nevada
Thu, Oct 15, 7:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Caneyville
KY

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

From Oak Grove
100.7 mi
01h 36m
To Nevada
101.1 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Nevada.

  1. 1

    Start on Thompsonville Lane

    33 m · 7 sec · Thompsonville Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2384 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 169 North: Hopkinsville

    2485 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    2592 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Bardstown

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Springfield Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Bardstown Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    16.2 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Bragg Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Bragg Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bugg Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 49%
I 169 North
33.8 mi · 17%
Bardstown Road
25.4 mi · 13%
Bluegrass Parkway
23.8 mi · 12%
Fort Campbell Boulevard
7.17 mi · 4%
Springfield Road
5.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

98.2 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
156.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caneyville
01h 36m from Oak Grove
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oak Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nevada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Nevada?

The road trip is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Oak Grove and 101.1 miles from Nevada.

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

The direct path is about 156.6 miles (252 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.44 one way or $56.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oak Grove and Nevada, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nevada.

Stop Ideas Near Caneyville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caneyville, 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 Caneyville.

BUS

Madisonville, KY

88 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

113 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 156.59 mi (252.01 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

City in Kentucky, United States

Population7,369
Coordinates36.6650500, -87.4427900
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
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#2 Nevada

Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6964600, -84.9096800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Thompsonville Lane (-87.442842, 36.665225)
End: Perryville Road (-84.909655, 37.696454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.96 L · about $28.44
Round trip
$56.89
14.24 gal · 53.92 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $28.44 $56.89
Mid-grade $4.56 $32.47 $64.93
Premium $5.00 $35.59 $71.17
Diesel $6.12 $43.55 $87.11

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oak Grove, KY and Nevada, KY. The current time in Oak Grove is 15:51:21, although it is 16:51:21 in Nevada.

Distance to Other Cities

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