Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fordsville, KY
Tom Fisk
Herbert, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Fordsville to Herbert is 8.8 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Hawesville Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Kentucky's Southeast region. Given the brief travel time and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick, uncomplicated trip between these two points. It's a straightforward connection for local travel or as part of a larger itinerary.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hawesville Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Herbert Road | 2.7 mi | 10m |
| West Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Aetnaville Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Ridge Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fordsville, KY and Herbert, KY.
Start on Ridge Road
Turn right onto KY 54; KY 69
Turn right onto KY 69
Turn left onto Aetnaville Road
Continue on Herbert Road
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto KY 54; KY 69 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto KY 69 / Hawesville Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Aetnaville Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.46 one way
$2.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| premium | $5.18 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Fordsville on Wednesday
Local time
10:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Night in Herbert on Wednesday
Local time
10:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 features 0% highway, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 8.8 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 4.1 miles on Hawesville Road. You can expect consistent surface road cruising, so plan for typical local traffic patterns rather than highway speeds. The route transitions directly from Hawesville Road to Herbert Road and then West Main Street.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 54; KY 69 / West Main Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fordsville, KY to Herbert, KY is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 54; KY 69 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (KY 69 / Hawesville Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (Aetnaville Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
262 ft
Total Descent
233 ft
Highest Point
596 ft
~7.5 mi in
Elevation Range
151 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). 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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