Origin
Georgetown, KY
Late night in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, KY to Nevada, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
50.2 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, KY
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Nevada, KY
Stephan Müller
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Kentucky, the 50.2-mile journey from Georgetown to Nevada is an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 6 minutes behind the wheel, making this a highly manageable drive for anyone looking to reach their destination without a lengthy commitment. Budgeting around $8 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel expenses for the entire trip. Since both towns reside within the Southeast region, you won't experience drastic climate or regional shifts, allowing for a consistent driving experience. This route is perfect for a straightforward transit, offering enough variety in road types to keep the journey engaging without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 127 | 15 mi | 17m |
| Bluegrass Parkway | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| Midway Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Perryville Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Paynes Depot Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| I 64 | 3 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 127
— 15 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, KY and Nevada, KY.
1
Start on South Court Street
35 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Court Street
2
Turn left onto US 460
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on US 460
390 ft
·
11 sec
·
Frankfort Road
4
Turn left onto Paynes Depot Road
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Paynes Depot Road
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
6
Merge onto I 64
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 64
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 65
Toward Midway, Versailles
8
Turn slight left
110 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn left onto KY 341
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Georgetown Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 421
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Leestown Road
11
Turn left onto US 62
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Midway Road
12
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Winter Street
13
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Versailles Road
14
Continue on US 62
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Midway Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 60; US 62
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Frankfort Road
16
Turn slight right onto US 60 Business; US 62
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Frankfort Street
17
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
18
Continue on KY 33
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Troy Pike
19
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
20
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 59A
Toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville
22
Merge onto US 127; KY 513
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 127; KY 513
23
Turn right onto US 68; KY 152
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Mooreland Avenue
24
Continue on US 68
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Perryville Street
25
Continue on US 68
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Perryville Road
26
Turn right onto Bugg Road
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bugg Road
27
Arrive at destination
Bugg Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Georgetown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 460 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 460 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Midway, Versailles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 65
Toward Midway, Versailles
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
KY 341 / Georgetown Road
Turn left onto KY 341 / Georgetown Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 62; US 421 / East Leestown Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 421 / East Leestown Road
Navigation decision point
6
28.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59A
Toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.85 one way
$15.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.62 | $17.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Nevada, KY
Late night in Nevada on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Versailles, KY
25 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this 50.2-mile path, which blends highway efficiency with local road maneuvering. Roughly 54% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace before you transition to more localized roads. You will utilize a combination of US 127, the Bluegrass Parkway, and Midway Road to complete the transit. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 15-mile stretch along US 127, which serves as the backbone of your trip. The road personality shifts from the high-speed flow of the parkway to the more grounded feel of secondary routes, keeping the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on US 127.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 460 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 460 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles (KY 341 / Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Georgetown, KY and Nevada, KY, road signs point toward Midway, Versailles and Danville.
Midway
8.4 mi in
|
~11m
Versailles
8.4 mi in
|
~11m
Danville
28.9 mi in
|
~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 50.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15 miles on US 127. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Nevada, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 460 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles (KY 341 / Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nevada, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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