Origin
Pikeville, KY
Night in Pikeville on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pikeville, KY to Dunleary, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pikeville, KY
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Dunleary, KY
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Trip Overview
Pikeville to Dunleary is 22.3 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Regina Belcher Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within Kentucky's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. You'll experience a mixed terrain that's generally easy to navigate. Consider this route for a quick transition between locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Regina Belcher Highway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| KY 1426 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| East Shelbiana Road | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Millard Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| KY 80 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Mayo Trail | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hambley Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Regina Belcher Highway
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pikeville, KY and Dunleary, KY.
1
Start on 2nd Street
423 ft
·
16 sec
·
2nd Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Huffman Avenue
305 ft
·
14 sec
·
Huffman Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Hambley Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hambley Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on KY 1426
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
KY 1426
5
Keep slight left at fork onto KY 1426
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
KY 1426
Toward US 23 South, US 119 South, US 460 East, KY 80 East: Elkhorn City, Jenkins
6
Take the exit
169 ft
·
9 sec
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 460; KY 80
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mayo Trail
8
Continue on US 460; KY 80
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Shelbiana Road
9
Continue on US 460; KY 80
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Millard Highway
10
Continue on US 460; KY 80
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Regina Belcher Highway
11
Turn right onto KY 80
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
KY 80
12
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
2 min
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Huffman Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Huffman Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hambley Boulevard
Turn left onto Hambley Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
KY 1426
Keep slight left at fork onto KY 1426 toward US 23 South, US 119 South, US 460 East, KY 80 East: Elkhorn City, Jenkins
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 23 South, US 119 South, US 460 East,...
4
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 460; KY 80 / South Mayo Trail
At end of road, turn left onto US 460; KY 80 / South Mayo Trail
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Dunleary, KY
Night in Dunleary on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
3 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
29m 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 features a mixed profile, with 32% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Regina Belcher Highway, KY 1426, and East Shelbiana Road. The longest uninterrupted segment measures 5.3 miles on Regina Belcher Highway. Expect a blend of road types, shifting from more open highway driving to more local road conditions as you progress toward Dunleary.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Regina Belcher Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Huffman Avenue.
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 29m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Huffman Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Hambley Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (KY 1426): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on Regina Belcher Highway. 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 0.1 miles (Huffman Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Hambley Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (KY 1426): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dunleary, 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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