Beaver Dam, KY Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Beaver Dam, KY works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 8-mile quick runs to 262-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Beaver Dam, KY spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
264.9 mi
Ironville, KY
Quickest Drive
12m
No Creek, KY
Plan Around Beaver Dam, KY
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Beaver Dam, KY
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Trips from Beaver Dam, KY
Driving from Beaver Dam, KY
On average, trips departing from Beaver Dam, KY run 120 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 16m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 262 miles (4h 54m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Beaver Dam, KY are Meads, KY (261.6 mi, 4h 54m), Independence, KY (199.2 mi, 3h 46m), Elizabethtown, KY (66.5 mi, 1h 14m), Hopkinsville, KY (65.9 mi, 1h 13m), and No Creek, KY (7.9 mi, 12m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in KY currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 120-mile trip from Beaver Dam, KY, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Beaver Dam, KY and 4 routes heading into Beaver Dam, KY, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 262 miles.
The longest mapped route from Beaver Dam, KY covers 262 miles and takes approximately 4h 54m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.
The average route from Beaver Dam, KY runs about 120 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 120-mile trip from Beaver Dam, KY costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Beaver Dam, KY include Meads, KY, Independence, KY, Elizabethtown, KY and Hopkinsville, KY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Beaver Dam, KY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,526
Median Income
$52,546
Median Home Value
$155,800
Median Age
35.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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