How far is Saint Dennis, KY from Nevada, KY?
The driving distance from Saint Dennis, KY to Nevada, KY is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Dennis and Nevada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Dennis and Nevada.
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Start on Lynnview Drive
2648 ft · 2 min · Lynnview Drive
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Turn left onto South Crums Lane
109 m · 15 sec · South Crums Lane
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Turn right onto Cane Run Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Cane Run Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East
1104 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shawnee Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Shawnee Expressway
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Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Indianapolis
2955 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 65 North, I 65 South: Watterson Expressway, Louisville, Indianapolis, Nashville
877 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 245: Bardstown, Clermont
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Clermont Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Clermont Road
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Continue on New Shepherdsville Road
7.9 mi · 12 min · New Shepherdsville Road
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Continue on West John Rowan Boulevard
4.4 mi · 6 min · West John Rowan Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Springfield Road
5.9 mi · 7 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on Bardstown Road
9.2 mi · 11 min · Bardstown Road
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Keep slight left
28 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right
16.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto South Bragg Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Bragg Street
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Turn straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Bugg Road
2 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Dennis and Nevada.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Saint Dennis and Mostly Sunny near Nevada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Dennis to Nevada?
The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Bardstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Saint Dennis and 40.8 miles from Nevada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Saint Dennis and Mostly Sunny near Nevada.
Stop Ideas Near Bardstown
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Dennis and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 61.29 mi (98.64 km).
#1 Saint Dennis
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 9,177 |
| Coordinates | 38.1884000, -85.8458000 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nevada
Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6964600, -84.9096800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perryville Road (-84.909655, 37.696454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.40 | $26.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.28 | $30.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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