Traveling from Nevada to Pineville covers 110.7 miles through the southeastern region of Kentucky. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 14 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable trip to complete in a single day. You will primarily navigate via the Cumberland Gap Parkway, I-75, and Danville Road to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, this route is quite budget-friendly for a solo driver or a small group. Because the entire journey is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations unless you have extra time to explore the area. It serves as a straightforward connection between these two Kentucky towns, offering a practical way to traverse the region without the stress of an extended road trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.3 miles from Nevada, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi
36m
I 75
29.6 mi
31m
Danville Road
29 mi
33m
South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi
6m
Perryville Road
4.5 mi
5m
Quirks Run Road
3.9 mi
9m
Corbin Bypass
2 mi
3m
Stanford Road
2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Cumberland Gap Parkway
— 30.7 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada, KY and Pineville, KY.
1
Start on Bugg Road
7 ft·2 sec·Bugg Road
2
Turn right onto US 68
365 ft·6 sec·Perryville Road
3
Turn left onto KY 1822
3.9 mi·9 min·Quirks Run Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 150; KY 52; KY 1822
4.5 mi·5 min·Perryville Road
5
Turn right onto US 127 Bypass; US 150 Bypass
5.5 mi·6 min·South Danville Bypass
6
Continue on US 150
2.0 mi·2 min·Stanford Road
7
Continue on US 150
29 mi·33 min·Danville Road
8
Continue on US 25
2.0 mi·2 min·South Daniel Boone Trail
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
10
Merge onto I 75
30 mi·31 min·I 75
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
12
Turn left onto US 25E
2.0 mi·3 min·Corbin Bypass
13
Continue on US 25E
31 mi·36 min·Cumberland Gap Parkway
14
Continue on US 25E
0.7 mi·1 min·Bob Madon Bypass
15
Turn right onto Pine Street
0.1 mi·12 sec·Pine Street
16
Arrive at destination
Pine Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively quick 2-hour and 14-minute trek, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Aiming for an early morning start is usually best to avoid any potential congestion on I-75, though the route is generally accessible throughout the day. With no formal stops mandated by the distance, you are free to pace the journey according to your own needs. Keep your $17 fuel budget in mind, and consider fueling up before you hit the longer stretches of the Cumberland Gap Parkway to ensure a smooth ride. Use the 30.7-mile stretch on the Parkway as your primary indicator of progress, as it represents the most significant portion of your uninterrupted driving time.
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 55.3 miles from Nevada, KY, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.7 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.3 miles or 1h 9m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pineville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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.
+
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 110.7 miles and 2h 14m.
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 Cumberland Gap Parkway for about 30.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 77.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 68 / Perryville Road
Turn right onto US 68 / Perryville Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.9 mi into trip|~9m in|US 150; KY 52; KY 1822 / Perryville Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 150; KY 52; KY 1822 / Perryville Road
Navigation decision point
3
8.4 mi into trip|~14m in|US 127 Bypass; US 150 Bypass / South Danville Bypass
Turn right onto US 127 Bypass; US 150 Bypass / South Danville Bypass
Navigation decision point
5
76.8 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
4
77.1 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|US 25E / Corbin Bypass
Turn left onto US 25E / Corbin Bypass
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.31 one way
$34.61 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.00
$38.00
premium
$4.89
$21.30
$42.61
diesel
$5.61
$24.44
$48.88
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: 38.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.2
0
$11.62
$5.31
Efficient EV
27.7
0
$9.69
$4.43
EV Truck/SUV
44.3
0
$15.50
$7.08
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Nevada, KY
Late night
in Nevada on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pineville, KY
Late night
in Pineville on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
London, KY
55 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
4 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 14m 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.
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 110.7
Park Closure: Little Yellow Creek Bridge Closure - Construction Underway
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...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 15.3
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed drive profile, balancing the efficiency of major thoroughfares with the slower pace of local roads. Roughly 55% of your journey is spent on highways, so you can anticipate a blend of steady cruising and more deliberate navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 30.7-mile segment along the Cumberland Gap Parkway, where you can settle into a consistent rhythm. As you transition between the interstate and regional roads, the driving experience shifts from high-speed travel to more localized conditions. Expect a varied pace that keeps you engaged while moving through the southeastern landscape, ensuring the drive feels neither too monotonous nor overly technical.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.7 mi on Cumberland Gap Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 68 / Perryville Road.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nevada, KY to Pineville, KY is easy. At 2h 14m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 68 / Perryville Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 150; KY 52; KY 1822 / Perryville Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 127 Bypass; US 150 Bypass / South Danville Bypass): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Nevada, KY to Pineville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Barbourville along the way.
Barbourville
76.8 mi in|~1h 32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 110.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.7 miles on Cumberland Gap Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 68 / Perryville Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 150; KY 52; KY 1822 / Perryville Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 127 Bypass; US 150 Bypass / South Danville Bypass): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Camp Nelson National Monument and Mill Springs Battlefield 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 Pineville, KY before heading back.
