Mayfield, KY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Mayfield, KY have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 273 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Mayfield, KY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
323 mi
Covington, KY
Quickest Drive
4h 11m
Louisville, KY
Plan Around Mayfield, KY
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Mayfield, KY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Mayfield, KY
Driving from Mayfield, KY
On average, trips departing from Mayfield, KY run 273 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 1m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 313 miles (5h 44m), while the shortest is just 228 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Mayfield, KY include Florence, KY (312.9 mi, 5h 44m), Richmond, KY (291.9 mi, 5h 25m), Lexington-Fayette, KY (269.9 mi, 4h 59m), Frankfort, KY (261.8 mi, 4h 48m), and Louisville, KY (227.5 mi, 4h 11m). 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 273-mile trip from Mayfield, KY, budget about $40 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Mayfield, KY and 2 routes heading into Mayfield, KY, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 228 to 313 miles.
The longest mapped route from Mayfield, KY covers 313 miles and takes approximately 5h 44m. Shorter options start at just 228 miles.
The average route from Mayfield, KY runs about 273 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 273-mile trip from Mayfield, KY costs roughly $40 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Mayfield, KY include Florence, KY, Richmond, KY, Lexington-Fayette, KY and Frankfort, KY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Mayfield, KY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
9,905
Median Income
$41,458
Median Home Value
$114,400
Median Age
37.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Mayfield, KY at a Glance
Founded
1824
Elevation
476 ft
Area
7 mi²
Notable People from Mayfield, KY
A sampling of people born in Mayfield, KY.
Kevin Skinner
1974
American musician
David Boaz
1953–2024
American libertarian author and editor (1953-2024)
Noble Jones Gregory
1897–1971
American politician (1897–1971)
Lucien Anderson
1824–1898
American politician (1824–1898)
William Harding Mayes
1861–1939
American politician (1861-1939)
James Luther Slayden
1853–1924
American politician (1853-1924)
Ellis Wilson
1899–1977
American painter (1899-1977)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Mayfield, KY.
Wooldridge Monuments
sculpture
Mayfield Downtown Commercial District
historic district in Mayfield, Kentucky
City data from Wikidata (Q1012364), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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