Origin
Nevada, KY
Late night in Nevada on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Nevada, KY to Hardinsburg, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
109 mi
175 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nevada, KY
Stephan Müller
Hardinsburg, KY
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Trip Overview
Spanning 109 miles across Kentucky, this journey from Nevada to Hardinsburg typically takes about 2 hours and 11 minutes to complete. Because the travel time is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $17 on fuel for the total distance, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. The route transitions through the Southeast region, offering a consistent driving experience that connects these two points efficiently. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick change of scenery, the trip is manageable and requires minimal logistical planning. It is an ideal route if you prefer a predictable drive that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.5 miles from Nevada, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 60 | 24.3 mi | 27m |
| Bluegrass Parkway | 23.9 mi | 25m |
| Springfield Road | 15.6 mi | 17m |
| US 150 | 15 mi | 17m |
| Joe Prather Highway | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| North Dixie Highway | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Perryville Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Ring Road | 4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 60
— 24.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada, KY and Hardinsburg, KY.
1
Start on Bugg Road
7 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bugg Road
2
Turn right onto US 68
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Perryville Road
3
Turn right onto US 68; US 150; KY 52
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
East 2nd Street
4
Continue on US 150
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Springfield Road
5
Turn left onto US 150
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 150
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 150
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 150
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Bluegrass Parkway West
8
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway; US 31E Truck
24 mi
·
25 min
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Bluegrass Parkway; US 31E Truck
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
10
Merge onto I 65
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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I 65
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 94
Toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
212 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 62; KY 61
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mulberry Street
14
Turn right onto KY 3005
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Ring Road
15
Turn right onto US 31W
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
North Dixie Highway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Dixie Highway
17
Turn left onto KY 313
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Joe Prather Highway
18
Continue on KY 144
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Flaherty Road
19
Turn left onto US 60
24 mi
·
27 min
·
US 60
20
Turn right onto State Highway N259
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway N259
21
Continue on East 3rd Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East 3rd Street
22
Arrive at destination
3rd Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 2-hour and 11-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aiming to leave outside of peak hours will ensure a smoother experience, though the lack of mandatory stops means you can easily navigate the 109-mile distance in one go. Keep in mind that your fuel budget is roughly $17, so filling up before you depart or upon arrival will keep your trip logistics simple. Because there are no designated stops on this specific route, verify your vehicle's maintenance and fuel levels before heading out on US 60. Taking advantage of the shorter duration allows you to enjoy a stress-free trip, provided you remain attentive during the transition between the parkway and the local road segments.
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 54.5 miles from Nevada, KY, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.3 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 24 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.5 miles or 1h 2m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hardinsburg, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Nevada, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Nevada, KY
This is one driving day of about 109 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Nevada, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 60 for about 24.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.5 miles from Nevada, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 68 / Perryville Road
Turn right onto US 68 / Perryville Road
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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US 68; US 150; KY 52 / East 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 68; US 150; KY 52 / East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
35.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Bluegrass Parkway West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Bluegrass Parkway West
9
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 94
Toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
9
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.04 one way
$34.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.71 | $37.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.98 | $41.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.07 | $48.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.44 | $5.23 |
| Efficient EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.54 | $4.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.26 | $6.98 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Hardinsburg, KY
Night in Hardinsburg on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 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
2h 11m 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.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 52.6
View on nps.gov
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...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed driving profile, balancing 58% highway travel with local road segments to keep your commute engaging. You will navigate a combination of US 60, the Bluegrass Parkway, and Springfield Road, which together provide a varied road texture. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on US 60, where you will cover 24.3 miles of consistent driving before the road conditions shift. As you progress, the transition between high-speed parkways and secondary roads prevents the monotony often found on longer interstate hauls. Expect a practical experience that shifts from the steady pace of the parkway to the more localized feel of the smaller connectors as you approach Hardinsburg.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.3 mi on US 60.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 68 / Perryville Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 109 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 68 / Perryville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (US 68; US 150; KY 52 / East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Nevada, KY and Hardinsburg, KY, road signs point toward Bluegrass Parkway West and Elizabethtown.
Bluegrass Parkway West
35.2 mi in
|
~41m
Elizabethtown
60.2 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 109 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). 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 24.3 miles on US 60. 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 Hardinsburg, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 68 / Perryville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (US 68; US 150; KY 52 / East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park and 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 Hardinsburg, 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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