Origin
Coal Run Village, KY
Late night in Coal Run Village on Sunday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coal Run Village, KY to Dunleary, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coal Run Village, KY
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Dunleary, KY
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Trip Overview
Coal Run Village to Dunleary is 25.6 miles and takes about 32m via North Mayo Trail, Regina Belcher Highway, and East Shelbiana Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Kentucky's Southeast region, offering a typical local road experience. If you're looking for a quick trip to cover a small distance with minimal time commitment, this route is a straightforward option. It’s designed for a single day, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Mayo Trail | 9 mi | 10m |
| Regina Belcher Highway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| East Shelbiana Road | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Millard Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| KY 80 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Mayo Trail | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Combs Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Leslie Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Mayo Trail
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coal Run Village, KY and Dunleary, KY.
1
Start on Leslie Drive
240 ft
·
16 sec
·
Leslie Drive
2
Turn left onto Combs Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Combs Drive
3
Turn right onto US 23; US 460; KY 80
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
North Mayo Trail
4
Take the exit
169 ft
·
9 sec
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 460; KY 80
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mayo Trail
6
Continue on US 460; KY 80
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Shelbiana Road
7
Continue on US 460; KY 80
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Millard Highway
8
Continue on US 460; KY 80
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Regina Belcher Highway
9
Turn right onto KY 80
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
KY 80
10
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
2 min
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Combs Drive
Turn left onto Combs Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 23; US 460; KY 80 / North Mayo Trail
Turn right onto US 23; US 460; KY 80 / North Mayo Trail
Navigation decision point
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 460; KY 80 / South Mayo Trail
At end of road, turn left onto US 460; KY 80 / South Mayo Trail
Navigation decision point
3
23.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
KY 80
Turn right onto KY 80
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Dunleary, KY
Late night in Dunleary on Sunday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 7% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating secondary roads, making it a more engaging drive than a simple interstate cruise. The longest stretch without a turn is 9 miles on North Mayo Trail, so expect to be actively steering for much of the 32-minute trip. The road conditions will likely vary as you transition between North Mayo Trail, Regina Belcher Highway, and East Shelbiana Road.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on North Mayo Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Combs Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Combs Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 23; US 460; KY 80 / North Mayo Trail): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on North Mayo Trail. 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Combs Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 23; US 460; KY 80 / North Mayo Trail): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dunleary, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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