Origin
Lewisburg, KY
Late night in Lewisburg on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewisburg, KY to Old Volney, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewisburg, KY
Tom Fisk
Old Volney, KY
Sami Aksu
Trip Overview
Lewisburg to Old Volney is 19.6 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Lewisburg Road, Clarksville Road, and US 68, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Kentucky, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns and local road conditions, making it more of a point-to-point transit than a leisurely scenic tour. It's a straightforward journey perfect for when you need to get from one place to another efficiently within this part of the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lewisburg Road | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Clarksville Road | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| US 68 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Stacker Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 9th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Old Volney Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lewisburg Road
— 8.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisburg, KY and Old Volney, KY.
1
Start on KY 106
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Stacker Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 431; KY 106
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 431
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Lewisburg Road
4
Turn right onto US 68; US 431; KY 80
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 68; US 431; KY 80
5
Turn right onto US 79
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West 9th Street
6
Continue on US 79
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Clarksville Road
7
Turn right onto KY 1309
105 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Old Volney Road
8
Arrive at destination
KY 1309
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 431; KY 106 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 431; KY 106 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 68; US 431; KY 80
Turn right onto US 68; US 431; KY 80
Navigation decision point
3
12.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 79 / West 9th Street
Turn right onto US 79 / West 9th Street
Navigation decision point
3
19.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
KY 1309 / West Old Volney Road
Turn right onto KY 1309 / West Old Volney Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Old Volney, KY
Late night in Old Volney on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
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
25m 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?
This route is defined as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with only 13% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a variety of local roads, including Lewisburg Road, Clarksville Road, and a brief segment of US 68. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 8.3 miles on Lewisburg Road. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you navigate through local communities and country roads. The road's personality is more about efficient transit than sweeping vistas, requiring your attention to navigation.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Lewisburg 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 0.5 miles in near US 431; KY 106 / Main Street.
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 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 431; KY 106 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (US 68; US 431; KY 80): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (US 79 / West 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Lewisburg 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 0.5 miles (US 431; KY 106 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (US 68; US 431; KY 80): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (US 79 / West 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Old Volney, 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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