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Trip from Prestonsburg, KY to Eastern, KY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

17m

Distance

12.7 mi

20 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city and county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky

Prestonsburg, KY

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Downtown Eastern, KY, KY

Eastern, KY

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Trip Overview

Prestonsburg, KY to Eastern, KY is 12.7 miles and takes about 17 minutes via KY 80 and US 23, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Kentucky's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick connection, ideal for those needing to move between these two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct path with minimal fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
KY 80 9.6 mi 10m
Town Branch Road 1.9 mi 4m
US 23 0.5 mi <1m
KY 550 0.3 mi <1m
West Graham Street 0.1 mi <1m
South Lake Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: KY 80 — 9.6 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prestonsburg, KY and Eastern, KY.

1

Start on KY 1428

54 ft · 6 sec · South Lake Drive
2

Turn left onto KY 3384

0.1 mi · 22 sec · West Graham Street
Use the left lane.
3

At end of road, turn left onto KY 3384

1.9 mi · 4 min · Town Branch Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 23; US 460

0.5 mi · 41 sec · US 23; US 460
5

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
6

Keep slight left at fork

325 ft · 11 sec
7

Turn right onto KY 80

9.6 mi · 10 min · KY 80
8

Turn right onto KY 550

0.3 mi · 30 sec · KY 550
9

Arrive at destination

KY 550

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | KY 3384 / West Graham Street

Turn left onto KY 3384 / West Graham Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | KY 3384 / Town Branch Road

At end of road, turn left onto KY 3384 / Town Branch Road

Navigation decision point

3
2.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 23; US 460

At end of road, turn left onto US 23; US 460

Navigation decision point

3
2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
2.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.97 one way

$3.94 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $2.16 $4.32
premium $4.93 $2.46 $4.93
diesel $5.60 $2.80 $5.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.8 0 $1.33 $0.61
Efficient EV 3.2 0 $1.11 $0.51
EV Truck/SUV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.81

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Prestonsburg, KY

Morning in Prestonsburg on Friday

Local time

10:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

94°F

Sunny

WSW 3 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 4:46PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 3:08PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Destination

Eastern, KY

Morning in Eastern on Friday

Local time

10:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

94°F

Sunny

W 3 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 4:46PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 3:08PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT 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

17m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 82% of the journey on main roads like KY 80 and US 23. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.6 miles on KY 80, providing a consistent pace. The profile suggests a highway-like feel for most of the trip, meaning you can expect relatively smooth travel and steady speeds. While not a winding scenic byway, it offers efficient transit through the region.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on KY 80.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KY 80 and Town Branch Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 3384 / West Graham Street.

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 17m 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: near the start (KY 3384 / West Graham Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (KY 3384 / Town Branch Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 23; US 460): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

977 ft 633 ft

Total Climb

527 ft

Total Descent

486 ft

Highest Point

977 ft

~6.3 mi in

Elevation Range

344 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

The Brickhouse

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Cuisine: pizza

Hours: Th-Sa 11:00-23:00; Tu-We 11:00-21:00; Su...

McDonald's

Fast_food

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

KY

Cuisine: burger

Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00

Visit website

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Prestonsburg, KY

Full guide →

“Star City of Eastern Kentucky” · Founded 1818

Arriving in Eastern, KY

Full guide →

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 17m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on KY 80. 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: near the start (KY 3384 / West Graham Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (KY 3384 / Town Branch Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 23; US 460): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eastern, 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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