How far is Vanceburg, KY from Nevada, KY?
The driving distance from Vanceburg, KY to Nevada, KY is about 139.8 miles (225 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vanceburg and Nevada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vanceburg and Nevada.
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Start on Lexington Avenue
1729 ft · 42 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Continue on Fairlane Drive
109 m · 9 sec · Fairlane Drive
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Turn right onto Shelton Lane
1852 ft · 1 min · Shelton Lane
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Turn right onto AA Highway
26.9 mi · 37 min · AA Highway
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Turn left onto KY 11 South: Flemingsburg
534 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto East Maple Leaf Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Maple Leaf Road
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Turn left onto Old Hill City Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Hill City Road
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Turn left
17.2 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
22.8 mi · 27 min
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Bank Row Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Bank Row Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lexington Road
6.8 mi · 8 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Paris Pike
5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on North Broadway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto West New Circle Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
12.2 mi · 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville
1343 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
15 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Mooreland Avenue
1070 ft · 18 sec · Mooreland Avenue
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Continue on Perryville Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Perryville Street
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Continue on Perryville Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Perryville Road
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Turn right 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 Vanceburg and Nevada.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
AA Highway
Turn right onto AA Highway
26.9 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Vanceburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nevada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vanceburg to Nevada?
The road trip is about 139.8 miles (225 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Millersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Vanceburg and 72.9 miles from Nevada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Vanceburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nevada.
Stop Ideas Near Millersburg
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 Millersburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vanceburg and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 106.6 mi (171.55 km).
#1 Vanceburg
City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,399 |
| Coordinates | 38.5992400, -83.3188000 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.97 | $41.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.94 | $45.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.15 | $52.30 |
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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