Origin
Nevada, KY
Late night in Nevada on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nevada, KY to Hodgenville, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
61.7 mi
99 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nevada, KY
Stephan Müller
Hodgenville, KY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Nevada, KY to Hodgenville, KY is 61.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 19 minutes via Springfield Road and US 150, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region of Kentucky, offering a straightforward journey between two points. The drive is characterized by a mixed highway profile, suggesting you'll experience both faster road sections and more local driving. With only one day recommended and minimal stops, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a short excursion where efficiency is key.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Road | 15.6 mi | 17m |
| US 150 | 15 mi | 17m |
| New Haven Road | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| Bardstown Road | 10 mi | 14m |
| Perryville Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Bluegrass Parkway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Springfield Road
— 15.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada, KY and Hodgenville, 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
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway; US 31E Truck
9
Take the exit onto US 31E Truck
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 31E Truck
Toward Bardstown, New Haven
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 31E
10 mi
·
15 min
·
New Haven Road
11
Continue on US 31E
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on US 31E
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Bardstown Road
13
Continue on US 31E; KY 84
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 31E; KY 84; KY 210
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.8 — 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 68 / Perryville Road
Turn right onto US 68 / Perryville Road
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 68; US 150; KY 52 / East 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 68; US 150; KY 52 / East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 150
Keep slight right at fork onto US 150
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
5
38.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 31E Truck
Take the exit onto US 31E Truck toward Bardstown, New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Bardstown, New Haven
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.65 one way
$19.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.87 | $23.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.62 | $27.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.64 | $3.95 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Hodgenville, KY
Late night in Hodgenville on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive, with about 30% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate segments along Springfield Road, US 150, and New Haven Road, providing a varied driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.6 miles on Springfield Road, giving you a good period of consistent travel before potential changes in road type or speed. Expect a blend of quicker travel on main roads and more localized driving as you approach your destination.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on Springfield Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 68 / Perryville Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 20.2 miles (US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Hodgenville, KY, road signs point toward Bluegrass Parkway West, Bardstown and New Haven.
Bluegrass Parkway West
35.2 mi in
|
~41m
Bardstown
38.8 mi in
|
~45m
|
via US 31E Truck
New Haven
38.8 mi in
|
~45m
|
via US 31E Truck
About the Cities
Arriving in Hodgenville, KY
Full guide →Hodgenville is a small town in the Kentucky Derby Region. Its claim to fame is being the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Lincoln was born on Sinking Spring Farm near Hodgenville.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 61.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on Springfield Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 68 / Perryville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (US 68; US 150; KY 52 / East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles (US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Hodgenville, 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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