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Trip from Hazard, KY to Tilford, KY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

47m

Distance

29.9 mi

48 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city and county seat of Perry County, Kentucky, United States

Hazard, KY

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Downtown Tilford, KY, KY

Tilford, KY

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Trip Overview

This short 29.9-mile drive from Hazard to Tilford in Kentucky's Southeast region is easily manageable as a day trip, taking around 47 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate on Cumberland Road, KY 15 Business, and Bridge Road, with about 18% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this is an economical option for a quick excursion. The route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, offering a straightforward way to connect these two points within the state. It's a simple, direct path perfect for a spontaneous outing.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cumberland Road 22 mi 36m
KY 15 Business 5.3 mi 6m
Bridge Road 1.7 mi 2m
L O Davis Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Laurel Street 0.2 mi <1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Memorial Drive 0.1 mi <1m
High Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Cumberland Road — 22 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazard, KY and Tilford, KY.

1

Start on Laurel Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Laurel Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto KY 1762

0.2 mi · 32 sec · L O Davis Drive
3

Turn left onto KY 15 Business

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Memorial Drive
4

Turn left onto KY 15 Business

370 ft · 7 sec · High Street
5

Turn straight onto KY 15 Business; KY 451

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Main Street
6

Turn right onto KY 15 Business

5.3 mi · 6 min · KY 15 Business
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
8

Turn right onto KY 7

11 mi · 19 min · Cumberland Road
9

Continue on KY 699

5.9 mi · 10 min · Cumberland Road
10

Turn straight onto KY 699

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Road
11

Turn left onto KY 463

5.1 mi · 6 min · Cumberland Road
12

Arrive at destination

KY 463

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 6.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | KY 1762 / L O Davis Drive

At end of road, turn right onto KY 1762 / L O Davis Drive

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | KY 15 Business / Memorial Drive

Turn left onto KY 15 Business / Memorial Drive

Navigation decision point

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | KY 15 Business / High Street

Turn left onto KY 15 Business / High Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | KY 15 Business

Turn right onto KY 15 Business

Navigation decision point

3
6.1 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.64 one way

$9.27 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $5.08 $10.17
premium $4.93 $5.80 $11.60
diesel $5.60 $6.59 $13.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9 0 $3.14 $1.44
Efficient EV 7.5 0 $2.62 $1.20
EV Truck/SUV 12 0 $4.19 $1.91

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 Aug 12, 2026

Origin

Hazard, KY

Late night in Hazard on Sunday

Local time

4:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 3 mph 51% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 8:46PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 9:43PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Destination

Tilford, KY

Late night in Tilford on Sunday

Local time

4:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SSW 6 mph 65% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 8:46PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 9:43PM 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

47m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a monotonous highway cruise. While only 18% of the journey involves highways, the longest uninterrupted stretch is a solid 22 miles on Cumberland Road. This means you'll likely experience a mix of speeds and road types as you transition between these main thoroughfares. The road's personality is that of a local connection, where you'll be navigating through familiar territory rather than a grand scenic expedition. It’s a drive that keeps you engaged with frequent changes in direction.

Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22 mi on Cumberland Road.

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 around 0.2 miles in near KY 1762 / L O Davis 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 47m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (KY 1762 / L O Davis Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (KY 15 Business / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (KY 15 Business / High Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,609 ft 919 ft

Total Climb

722 ft

Total Descent

52 ft

Highest Point

1,609 ft

~29.9 mi in

Elevation Range

690 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Hazard, KY

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Hazard is a city in Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country, county seat of Perry County and perhaps the quintessential Appalachian coal town. At the 2020 census the population was 5,263.

Arriving in Tilford, KY

Full guide →

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 47m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22 miles on Cumberland Road. 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: at 0.2 miles (KY 1762 / L O Davis Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (KY 15 Business / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (KY 15 Business / High Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tilford, 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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