Paintsville, KY Road Trips

With 1 routes heading out and 5 heading in, Paintsville, KY works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 269 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Paintsville, KY head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

6

Longest Drive

292.7 mi

Owensboro, KY

Quickest Drive

1h 18m

Ironville, KY

Plan Around Paintsville, KY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Paintsville, KY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Owensboro, KY to Paintsville, KY 292.7 mi · 5h 29m Oklahoma, KY to Paintsville, KY 270.1 mi · 5h 23m Louisville, KY to Paintsville, KY 186.8 mi · 3h 29m Lexington, KY to Paintsville, KY 113.7 mi · 2h 12m

Continue From Paintsville, KY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Paintsville, KY to Oklahoma, KY 269.3 mi · 5h 23m

Trips from Paintsville, KY

Paintsville, KY to Oklahoma, KY

269.3 mi 5h 23m

Driving from Paintsville, KY

The typical drive from Paintsville, KY covers about 269 miles and takes around 5h 23m. 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 269 miles (5h 23m), while the shortest is just 269 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Paintsville, KY include Oklahoma, KY (269.3 mi, 5h 23m). 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 269-mile trip from Paintsville, KY, budget about $40 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. 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 1 mapped routes leaving Paintsville, KY and 5 routes heading into Paintsville, KY, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 269 to 269 miles.

The longest mapped route from Paintsville, KY covers 269 miles and takes approximately 5h 23m. Shorter options start at just 269 miles.

The average route from Paintsville, KY runs about 269 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 23m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 269-mile trip from Paintsville, 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 Paintsville, KY include Oklahoma, KY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Paintsville, KY by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

4,256

Median Income

$26,713

Median Home Value

$110,800

Median Age

41.9

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Paintsville, KY

Paintsville is a city in the Kentucky Appalachians. It's one of those eastern Kentucky towns that is feeling the effects of the downturn in the coal industry.

1 U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum, 100 Stave Branch Rd, Staffordsville, ☏ +1 606 297-7823. Th-Sa 10am-4pm. Covers the country music "legends" like Loretta Lynn, Dwight Yoakum, Hylo Brown, Crystal Gayle, and the Judds from this area of Appalachia. (updated Aug 2021) 2 Loretta Lynn HomePlace, Butcher Hollow Rd, Van Lear. Relive the experience after seeing Coal Miner's Daughter by visiting Loretta Lynn's childhood home in person. (updated Aug 2021) 3 Van Lear Historical Society, 78 Millers Crk, Van Lear, ☏ +1 606 789 8540. A little museum that will brief you on what life was like in coal mining country. (updated Aug 2021) Mayo Memorial United Methodist, 325 3rd St. Organ was donated by Andrew Carnegie. (updated Aug 2021)

1 Paintsville Golf Course, 3000 KY Route 1107, ☏ +1 606 789-4234, [email protected]. Founded in 1929, this 18 hole golf course is one of the oldest in eastern Kentucky. 2 Paintsville Lake State Park, 1551 KY 2275 Staffordsville (5 miles northwest of Paintsville), ☏ +1 606 297-8486, [email protected]. A Kentucky state park located on a 1140 acre lake. The park offers a campground, marina, and boat rentals.

1 Ramada Paintsville Hotel and Conference Center, 624 James S Trimble Blvd, ☏ +1 606 887-4885. Appealing atrium and indoor pool are part of this complex.

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