How far is Shively, KY from Nevada, KY?
The driving distance from Shively, KY to Nevada, KY is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shively and Nevada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shively and Nevada.
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Start on Burrell Drive
870 ft · 44 sec · Burrell Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Burrell Drive
64 m · 11 sec · Burrell Drive
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Turn right onto Schaffner Drive
1004 ft · 50 sec · Schaffner Drive
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Turn left onto Crums Lane
1.4 km · 2 min · Crums Lane
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
1679 ft · 41 sec · Dixie Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway
1000 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1608 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Shawnee Expressway
2471 ft · 38 sec · 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 Shively and Nevada.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shively 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 Shively to Nevada?
The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 39.8 miles from Shively and 41 miles from Nevada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shively and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nevada.
Stop Ideas Near Bardstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bardstown.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shively and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 60.71 mi (97.7 km).
#1 Shively
Home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 15,690 |
| Coordinates | 38.2000700, -85.8227400 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $4.00 | $11.39 | $22.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $13.00 | $25.99 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $14.24 | $28.49 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $17.43 | $34.87 |
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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