How far is Park Hills, KY from Nevada, KY?

The driving distance from Park Hills, KY to Nevada, KY is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.61 mi
02h 05m
Flight
97.18 mi
156.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.18 mi
Kilometers
156.39 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.61 mi
Kilometers
195.72 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nevada
Fri, Apr 17, 5:43 PM EDT
Return by in Park Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 7:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Hills
2026-04-17T15:37
Arrive Nevada
Fri, Apr 17, 5:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park Hills
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 Park Hills
57.6 mi
01h 02m
To Nevada
64 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park Hills and Nevada.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    16 m · 8 sec · Hamilton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Amsterdam Road

    3052 ft · 2 min · Amsterdam Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Sleepy Hollow Road

    2070 ft · 53 sec · Sleepy Hollow Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dixie Highway

    842 ft · 27 sec · Dixie Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Kyles Lane

    649 ft · 21 sec · Kyles Lane

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Louisville, Lexington

    1493 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15.6 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    14.8 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Owenton, Glencoe

    1387 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Warsaw Road

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Warsaw Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Roland Avenue

    1517 ft · 29 sec · Roland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Frankfort Highway

    24.2 mi · 27 min · Frankfort Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1316 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Wilkinson Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Frankfort Connector

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector

  19. 19

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Lawrenceburg Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Frankfort Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Frankfort Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Bypass North

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Frankfort Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Old Frankfort Road

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Mooreland Avenue

    1070 ft · 18 sec · Mooreland Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Perryville Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Perryville Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Perryville Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Perryville Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Bugg Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
30.7 mi · 25%
Frankfort Highway
24.4 mi · 20%
Old Frankfort Road
19.6 mi · 16%
Warsaw Road
7.71 mi · 6%
Lawrenceburg Road
6.15 mi · 5%
Perryville Road
5.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Frankfort Highway

Turn right onto Frankfort Highway

24.2 mi · 00h 27m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gratz
01h 02m from Park Hills
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Park Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Nevada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Park Hills to Nevada?

The road trip is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 57.6 miles from Park Hills and 64 miles from Nevada.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Park Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Nevada.

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 Park Hills and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 97.18 mi (156.39 km).

Park Hills

#1 Park Hills

City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population2,995
Coordinates39.0714500, -84.5321700
Altitude229
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: (-84.532076, 39.071451)
End: Perryville Road (-84.909655, 37.696454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.24 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.36
8.58 gal · 32.48 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.18 $32.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.25 $36.49
Premium $4.65 $19.97 $39.93
Diesel $5.30 $22.75 $45.51

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Park Hills and Nevada. The current time is 15:37:32.

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.