Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hazard, KY
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Tilford, KY
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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Hazard, KY and Tilford, KY.
Start on Laurel Street
At end of road, turn right onto KY 1762
Turn left onto KY 15 Business
Turn left onto KY 15 Business
Turn straight onto KY 15 Business; KY 451
Turn right onto KY 15 Business
Take the exit
Turn right onto KY 7
Continue on KY 699
Turn straight onto KY 699
Turn left onto KY 463
Arrive at destination
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.
At end of road, turn right onto KY 1762 / L O Davis Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto KY 15 Business / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto KY 15 Business / High Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto KY 15 Business
Navigation decision point
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.41 | $10.83 |
| premium | $5.18 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Hazard on Wednesday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Patchy Fog
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 10:38AM CDT until June 3 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Evening in Tilford on Wednesday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 10:38AM CDT until June 3 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
722 ft
Total Descent
52 ft
Highest Point
1,609 ft
~29.9 mi in
Elevation Range
690 ft
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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