Hazard, KY Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Hazard, KY is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 30-mile quick runs to 276-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Hazard, KY spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
276.1 mi
Owensboro, KY
Quickest Drive
47m
Tilford, KY
Plan Around Hazard, KY
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Hazard, KY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hazard, KY
Driving from Hazard, KY
Expect an average of 131 miles and about 2h 39m behind the wheel when leaving Hazard, KY. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 276 miles (5h 19m), while the shortest is just 30 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Hazard, KY most often head toward Owensboro, KY (276.1 mi, 5h 19m), Louisville, KY (186.4 mi, 3h 31m), Lexington, KY (114.2 mi, 2h 16m), Georgetown, KY (49.9 mi, 1h 23m), and Tilford, KY (29.9 mi, 47m). 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 131-mile trip from Hazard, KY, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. 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 Hazard, KY and 1 routes heading into Hazard, KY, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 30 to 276 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hazard, KY covers 276 miles and takes approximately 5h 19m. Shorter options start at just 30 miles.
The average route from Hazard, KY runs about 131 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 39m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 131-mile trip from Hazard, KY costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Hazard, KY include Owensboro, KY, Louisville, KY, Lexington, KY and Georgetown, KY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Hazard, KY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,105
Median Income
$68,582
Median Home Value
$146,100
Median Age
42.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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