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Trip from Coal Run Village, KY to Elkhorn City, 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

32m

Distance

26.5 mi

43 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
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.

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Downtown Coal Run Village, KY, KY

Coal Run Village, KY

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Downtown Elkhorn City, KY, KY

Elkhorn City, KY

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a short excursion through Southeastern Kentucky, the 26.5-mile journey from Coal Run Village to Elkhorn City is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 32 minutes behind the wheel for this quick trip, which is perfectly suited for a single-day outing. You will primarily navigate via North Mayo Trail, Regina Belcher Highway, and East Shelbiana Road. With fuel costs estimated at $4, it is an economical route that requires minimal logistical planning. Because the entire drive is contained within the same region, you can easily complete it in an afternoon without needing to worry about overnight accommodations.

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 3 mi 4m
South Mayo Trail 1.1 mi 1m
Patty Loveless Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Combs 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 Elkhorn City, 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

3.0 mi · 4 min · KY 80
10

At end of road, turn left onto KY 80

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Patty Loveless Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
11

Arrive at destination

KY 80

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.3 — 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

6
26.3 mi into trip | ~31m in | KY 80 / Patty Loveless Drive

At end of road, turn left onto KY 80 / Patty Loveless Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.91 one way

$7.83 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $4.32 $8.64
premium $4.72 $4.92 $9.84
diesel $4.80 $5.00 $10.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8 0 $2.78 $1.27
Efficient EV 6.6 0 $2.32 $1.06
EV Truck/SUV 10.6 0 $3.71 $1.70

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.

Forecast as of Jul 12, 2026

Origin

Coal Run Village, KY

Late night in Coal Run Village on Sunday

Local time

3:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Patchy Fog

WNW 1 mph 63% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 12:56AM EDT until July 12 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 12 at 12:45AM EDT until July 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Destination

Elkhorn City, KY

Late night in Elkhorn City on Sunday

Local time

3:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Patchy Fog

S 1 mph 65% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 12:56AM EDT until July 12 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 12 at 12:45AM EDT until July 12 at 8:00AM EDT 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

1 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

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?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Only 11 miles of this 26.5-mile trek occur on highways, meaning the majority of your time is spent on winding local roads. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted segment during the 9-mile stretch on North Mayo Trail. As you transition between the various roads, the driving experience shifts from wider thoroughfares to more technical maneuvers. It is the type of route that keeps you engaged, requiring you to stay alert through the curves that define this Kentucky landscape.

Only 11% 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 6 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

787 ft 669 ft

Total Climb

152 ft

Total Descent

33 ft

Highest Point

787 ft

~26.5 mi in

Elevation Range

118 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Coal Run Village, KY

Full guide →

Founded 1963

Arriving in Elkhorn City, KY

Full guide →

Founded 1912

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 32m. Total distance: 26.5 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 (11%). 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 Elkhorn City, 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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