Origin
Martin, KY
Late night in Martin on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Martin, KY to Bull Creek, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Martin, KY
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Bull Creek, KY
Andy Staver
Trip Overview
Martin, KY to Bull Creek, KY is 7.9 miles and takes about 10 minutes via The New Bridge and Hindman Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Kentucky. It's a local, turn-heavy route, best suited for a quick trip rather than an extensive journey. If you're looking for a simple connection between these two points without much fuss, this route will get you there efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Water Gap Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Hindman Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| The New Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sawmill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Meadows Branch Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Road
— 4.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martin, KY and Bull Creek, KY.
1
Start on KY 1428
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto KY 805
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
The New Bridge
3
Turn right onto KY 80; KY 122
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hindman Highway
4
Continue on KY 80
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Martin Road
5
Merge onto KY 80
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Water Gap Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Meadows Branch Road
86 ft
·
3 sec
·
Meadows Branch Road
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Sawmill Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Sawmill Road
8
Arrive at destination
Sawmill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 805 / The New Bridge
Turn right onto KY 805 / The New Bridge
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 80; KY 122 / Hindman Highway
Turn right onto KY 80; KY 122 / Hindman Highway
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
KY 80 / Water Gap Road
Merge onto KY 80 / Water Gap Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
7.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Meadows Branch Road
Turn right onto Meadows Branch Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Sawmill Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Sawmill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.24 one way
$2.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bull Creek, KY
Late night in Bull Creek on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
10m 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 drive is characterized by frequent turns, giving it a distinctly local feel. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets and county roads for the entire 7.9 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of, as the multiple turns mean you'll be constantly adjusting your direction. Expect a steady, stop-and-go rhythm rather than sustained cruising on this compact route.
Only 0% 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: 4.5 mi on Martin Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 805 / The New Bridge.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 10m drive. You will face about 5 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 805 / The New Bridge): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (KY 80; KY 122 / Hindman Highway): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (KY 80 / Water Gap Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on Martin 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 805 / The New Bridge): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (KY 80; KY 122 / Hindman Highway): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (KY 80 / Water Gap Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bull Creek, 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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