Origin
Hazard, KY
Night in Hazard on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hazard, KY to Tilford, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
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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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 75 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
$4.67 one way
$9.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.75 | $11.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Tilford, KY
Night in Tilford on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
5 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
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?
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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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