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Trip from Mount Sterling, 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 38m

Distance

79.7 mi

128 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Mount Sterling, KY

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Nevada, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mount Sterling, KY to Nevada, KY covers 79.7 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Interstate Highway 64, US 127, Bluegrass Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.5 miles on Interstate Highway 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.46 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

39.9 miles from Mount Sterling, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Interstate Highway 64 27.5 mi 29m
US 127 15 mi 17m
Bluegrass Parkway 12.2 mi 13m
West New Circle Road 5.8 mi 8m
Perryville Road 5.2 mi 7m
Versailles Road 4.5 mi 6m
I 64 2.4 mi 3m
Lexington Road 1.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Interstate Highway 64 — 27.5 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Sterling, KY and Nevada, KY.

1

Start on North Bank Street

113 ft · 10 sec · North Bank Street
2

Turn left onto US 60; KY 713

387 ft · 11 sec · West Main Street
3

Turn left onto US 460; KY 11

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Maysville Street
4

Continue on US 460; KY 11

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Maysville Road
5

Turn sharp left

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 64

28 mi · 29 min · Interstate Highway 64
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 64

2.4 mi · 3 min · I 64
Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 113 Toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn right onto US 27; US 68

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
10

Turn right onto US KY4

5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 5B Toward US 60 West: Versailles Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto US 60

4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on US 60

1.3 mi · 1 min · Lexington Road
14

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward Elizabethtown
15

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

12 mi · 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 59A Toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville
17

Merge onto US 127; KY 513

15 mi · 17 min · US 127; KY 513
18

Turn right onto US 68; KY 152

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Mooreland Avenue
19

Continue on US 68

0.7 mi · 1 min · Perryville Street
20

Continue on US 68

5.2 mi · 7 min · Perryville Road
21

Turn right onto Bugg Road

7 ft · 0 sec · Bugg Road
22

Arrive at destination

Bugg Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.9 miles from Mount Sterling, KY, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 18 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.9 miles or 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nevada, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mount Sterling, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mount Sterling, KY

This is one driving day of about 79.7 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Mount Sterling, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Interstate Highway 64 for about 27.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

palace in Versailles, France and location of the Museum of the History of France

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Versailles, KY

40 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

Winchester, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lexington, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.9 miles from Mount Sterling, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Olde Bus Station Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18597344202

Visit website

The Hall on Main Coffee & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winchester, Kentucky

2.1 mi

Charlie Brown's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lexington, Kentucky

3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Hub Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mt Sterling, Kentucky

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

The Hub Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mt Sterling, Kentucky

0.8 mi

Third Street Stuff

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lexington, Kentucky

1.7 mi

Olde Bus Station Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74

Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18597344202

Visit website

The Hall on Main Coffee & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 17.1

Winchester, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18593105185

Charlie Brown's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 34.2

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18592695701

Visit website

The Hub Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Mt Sterling, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

The Hub Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Mt Sterling, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18595850406

Third Street Stuff

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 34.2

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–7:30 pm

+18592555301

Visit website

Lucky Horse Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 74

Harrodsburg, Kentucky

+18594010446

Old School Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 34.2

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18593091968

Visit website

Leestown Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 34.2

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+18595545900

Visit website

The Greenery: Coffee + Social Space

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 34.2

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

Visit website

Chaotic Good: Coffee, Comics and Games

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 34.2

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 8:30 am–10 pm

+18593038668

Visit website

Old Fort Harrod State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 74

Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18597343314

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 58.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
1.7 mi into trip | ~2m in

Turn sharp left

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
29.5 mi into trip | ~33m in | I 64

Keep slight right at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cinci...
8
31.9 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 113 Toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
7
39.4 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward US 60 West: Versailles

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5B Toward US 60 West: Versailles
6
58.4 mi into trip | ~1h 10m 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

$12.46 one way

$24.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.68 $27.36
premium $4.89 $15.34 $30.68
diesel $5.61 $17.60 $35.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.9 0 $8.37 $3.83
Efficient EV 19.9 0 $6.97 $3.19
EV Truck/SUV 31.9 0 $11.16 $5.10

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mount Sterling, KY

Afternoon in Mount Sterling on Sunday

Local time

1:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nevada, KY

Afternoon in Nevada on Sunday

Local time

1:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

80°F

Versailles, KY

40 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2 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 38m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Camp Nelson National Monument

Camp Nelson National Monument

National Monument

The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 71.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

79.7 mi in 1h 38m, mostly highway — 27.5 mi of that is on Interstate Highway 64.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.5 mi on Interstate Highway 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Interstate Highway 64 and US 127. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.7 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 1.7 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Mount Sterling, KY and Nevada, KY, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Lexington, Elizabethtown and Danville.

Cincinnati

29.5 mi in | ~33m | via I 64

Lexington

31.9 mi in | ~36m

Elizabethtown

45.5 mi in | ~56m

Danville

58.4 mi in | ~1h 10m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 79.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.5 miles on Interstate Highway 64. 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: at 1.7 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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