Origin
Tilford, KY
Evening in Tilford on Wednesday
Local time
8:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tilford, KY to Buckhorn, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
57.1 mi
92 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tilford, KY
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Buckhorn, KY
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Trip Overview
Tilford to Buckhorn is 57.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via Cumberland Road and KY 28, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a mix of driving experiences on this relatively short route. It's a straightforward drive that's easy to complete in a single day, offering a manageable distance for a scenic excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Road | 22.2 mi | 37m |
| KY 28 | 18.3 mi | 32m |
| KY 15 | 14.5 mi | 16m |
| Bridge Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Buckhorn Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ken Mount Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Witherspoon Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cumberland Road
— 22.2 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tilford, KY and Buckhorn, KY.
1
Start on KY 463
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Cumberland Road
2
Turn right onto KY 699
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Road
3
Turn straight onto KY 699
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Cumberland Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto KY 7
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Cumberland Road
5
Continue on KY 7
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ken Mount Road
6
Turn right onto KY 15
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
KY 15
7
Turn left onto KY 15
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
KY 15
8
At end of road, turn left onto KY 15
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
KY 15
9
Turn left onto KY 28
18 mi
·
32 min
·
KY 28
10
Turn right onto Buckhorn Lane
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Buckhorn Lane
11
Turn right onto Witherspoon Way
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
Witherspoon Way
12
Arrive at destination
Witherspoon Way
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Tilford, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 12.7 and 57 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
KY 7 / Cumberland Road
At end of road, turn left onto KY 7 / Cumberland Road
Navigation decision point
3
24 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
KY 15
Turn right onto KY 15
Navigation decision point
3
29 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
KY 15
Turn left onto KY 15
Navigation decision point
3
31.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
KY 15
At end of road, turn left onto KY 15
Navigation decision point
4
57 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
Witherspoon Way
Turn right onto Witherspoon Way
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.49 one way
$18.99 round trip
$4.22/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| premium | $5.18 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $12.03 | $24.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Buckhorn, KY
Evening in Buckhorn on Wednesday
Local time
8:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 57% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch covering 22.2 miles on Cumberland Road. You'll transition from more highway-like conditions to surface roads as you progress. Expect to notice the shift from higher-speed cruising to navigating more rural roads. The profile is mixed highway and surface, indicating a varied driving experience.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on Cumberland Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 12.7 miles in near KY 7 / Cumberland Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tilford, KY to Buckhorn, KY is easy. At 1h 29m with 57% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.7 miles (KY 7 / Cumberland Road): Navigation decision point; at 24 miles (KY 15): Navigation decision point; at 29 miles (KY 15): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,609 ft
750 ft
Total Climb
813 ft
Total Descent
1,671 ft
Highest Point
1,609 ft
Elevation Range
859 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Tilford, KY
Full guide →Arriving in Buckhorn, KY
Full guide →Founded 1996
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 1h 29m. Total distance: 57.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on Cumberland 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 12.7 miles (KY 7 / Cumberland Road): Navigation decision point; at 24 miles (KY 15): Navigation decision point; at 29 miles (KY 15): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Buckhorn, 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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