Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
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
Oleksandr Kobuta
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Coal Run Village, KY and Dunleary, KY.
Start on Leslie Drive
Turn left onto Combs Drive
Turn right onto US 23; US 460; KY 80
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto US 460; KY 80
Continue on US 460; KY 80
Continue on US 460; KY 80
Continue on US 460; KY 80
Turn right onto KY 80
Turn slight right
Arrive at destination
5 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.
Turn left onto Combs Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 23; US 460; KY 80 / North Mayo Trail
Navigation decision point
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
At end of road, turn left onto US 460; KY 80 / South Mayo Trail
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto KY 80
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.26 one way
$8.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| premium | $5.18 | $5.22 | $10.45 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Coal Run Village on Wednesday
Local time
4:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Patchy Fog
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 30 at 11:09AM CDT until June 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Afternoon in Dunleary on Wednesday
Local time
4:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Patchy Fog
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 30 at 11:09AM CDT until June 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
141 ft
Total Descent
33 ft
Highest Point
791 ft
~23.7 mi in
Elevation Range
122 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
KY
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 06:00-23:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Pikeville, KY
Cuisine: donut
Hours: Tu-Sa 07:00-16:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Pikeville, KY
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: 10:00-23:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Coal Run Village, KY
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: barbecue
Hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-19:00
Visit websiteArtwork
Near the end, short detour
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
Motel
Near the start, short detour
Guest_house
Near the start, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1963
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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