Origin
Coal Run Village, KY
Morning in Coal Run Village on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coal Run Village, KY to Elkhorn City, 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
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
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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Elkhorn City, KY
Tom Fisk
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 65 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
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 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.
Destination
Elkhorn City, KY
Morning in Elkhorn City on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
28 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?
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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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