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Trip from Beaver Dam, KY to No Creek, KY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

12m

Distance

7.9 mi

13 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Beaver Dam, KY

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Downtown No Creek, KY, KY

No Creek, KY

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Trip Overview

Beaver Dam, KY to No Creek, KY is 7.9 miles and takes about 12 minutes via N Main Street/Livermore Road/South Main Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and Kentucky, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick hop between two nearby points, requiring minimal planning. You'll be navigating primarily local roads for the entire journey, so expect a more intimate travel experience.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
N Main Street 2.8 mi 5m
Livermore Road 2.1 mi 3m
South Main Street 1.6 mi 2m
US Highway 231 N 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: N Main Street — 2.8 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaver Dam, KY and No Creek, KY.

1

Start on US 231

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
2

Continue on US 231

2.8 mi · 5 min · N Main Street
3

Continue on US 231

1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 231 N
4

Turn slight left onto KY 136

2.1 mi · 3 min · Livermore Road
5

Arrive at destination

KY 136

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.17 one way

$2.33 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $1.29 $2.58
premium $4.72 $1.47 $2.93
diesel $4.80 $1.49 $2.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.4 0 $0.83 $0.38
Efficient EV 2 0 $0.69 $0.32
EV Truck/SUV 3.2 0 $1.11 $0.51

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jun 30, 2026

Origin

Beaver Dam, KY

Afternoon in Beaver Dam on Sunday

Local time

12:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Clear

S 2 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 29 at 6:49PM EDT until July 3 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 29 at 4:24PM CDT until July 2 at 7:01AM CDT by NWS Louisville KY

Destination

No Creek, KY

Afternoon in No Creek on Sunday

Local time

12:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Clear

S 3 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 29 at 6:49PM EDT until July 3 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 29 at 4:24PM CDT until July 2 at 7:01AM CDT by NWS Louisville KY

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

12m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local experience, with only 17% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.8 miles along N Main Street. As you progress, the route transitions through different local road names, including Livermore Road and South Main Street, indicating a shift in the immediate surroundings rather than a change in road type. Prepare for frequent turns and a pace dictated by local traffic conditions.

Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on N Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Beaver Dam, KY to No Creek, KY is easy. At 12m with 17% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beaver Dam, KY to No Creek, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

473 ft 396 ft

Total Climb

169 ft

Total Descent

106 ft

Highest Point

473 ft

~7.9 mi in

Elevation Range

78 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Beaver Dam, KY

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Founded 1800

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on N Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beaver Dam, KY to No Creek, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at No Creek, KY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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