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Trip from Martin, KY to Bull Creek, KY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 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.

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Downtown Martin, KY, KY

Martin, KY

Helena Jankovičová Kováčová

Downtown Bull Creek, KY, KY

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 5

5 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

$1.17 one way

$2.33 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $1.29 $2.58
premium $4.72 $1.47 $2.93
diesel $4.80 $1.49 $2.98

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 20, 2026

Origin

Martin, KY

Morning in Martin on Tuesday

Local time

11:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Areas Of Fog

NNE 1 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 19 at 6:50PM CDT until July 19 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 19 at 5:17PM CDT until July 19 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY

Destination

Bull Creek, KY

Morning in Bull Creek on Tuesday

Local time

11:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Areas Of Fog

NNE 1 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 19 at 6:50PM CDT until July 19 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 19 at 5:17PM CDT until July 19 at 8:15PM CDT 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

10m 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?

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

966 ft 631 ft

Total Climb

326 ft

Total Descent

335 ft

Highest Point

966 ft

~1.7 mi in

Elevation Range

335 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Martin, KY

Full guide →

Founded 1920

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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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