Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nevada, KY
Stephan Müller
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Wikimedia Commons
This straightforward 47.6-mile drive from Nevada, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate Louisville Road and the Bluegrass Parkway before transitioning to New Circle Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this route offers a convenient way to travel within the Southeast region of Kentucky. Since it’s a shorter journey, you have the flexibility to depart at your leisure, allowing for a relaxed start to your day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Road | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| Bluegrass Parkway | 12 mi | 12m |
| New Circle Road | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Perryville Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Versailles Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| South College Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Lexington Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Perryville Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada, KY and Lexington-Fayette, KY.
Start on Bugg Road
Turn left onto US 68
Continue on US 68
Continue on US 68; KY 152
Turn left onto US 68; US 127; KY 152
Continue on US 127
Take the exit
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto US 60
Continue on US 60
Take the exit
Merge onto KY 4
Turn right onto Floyd Drive
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.8 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 33.3 and 47.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward US 60 West: Frankfort
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto US 60 / Lexington Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Merge onto KY 4 / New Circle Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Floyd Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.44 one way
$14.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.16 | $18.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Nevada on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Lexington-Fayette on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 25% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.9 miles on Louisville Road. This means you'll experience a variety of road types, shifting from local roads to parkway travel and then into more urban approaches. The character of the drive changes as you progress, offering a dynamic experience rather than a monotonous cruise.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 33.3 miles in.
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 47.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 33.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33.4 miles (US 60 / Lexington Road): Navigation decision point; at 39.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 47.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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