Mayfield, KY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Mayfield, KY have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 26-mile quick runs to 270-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Mayfield, KY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
269.9 mi
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Quickest Drive
36m
Paducah, 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 196 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 38m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 270 miles (4h 59m), while the shortest is just 26 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Mayfield, KY include Lexington-Fayette, KY (269.9 mi, 4h 59m), Frankfort, KY (261.8 mi, 4h 48m), Louisville, KY (227.5 mi, 4h 11m), and Paducah, KY (26.4 mi, 36m). 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 196-mile trip from Mayfield, KY, budget about $29 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 4 mapped routes leaving Mayfield, KY and 1 routes heading into Mayfield, KY, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 26 to 270 miles.
The longest mapped route from Mayfield, KY covers 270 miles and takes approximately 4h 59m. Shorter options start at just 26 miles.
The average route from Mayfield, KY runs about 196 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 38m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 196-mile trip from Mayfield, KY costs roughly $29 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY, Frankfort, KY, Louisville, KY and Paducah, 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.
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