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.
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 7
5 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
$8.43 one way
$16.86 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$9.31
$18.62
premium
$4.72
$10.60
$21.20
diesel
$4.80
$10.78
$21.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Forecast as of Jun 27, 2026
Origin
Tilford, KY
Morning
in Tilford on Monday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog
SW 5 mph96% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued June 27 at 6:53PM CDT until June 27 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued June 27 at 6:45PM CDT until June 27 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Buckhorn, KY
Morning
in Buckhorn on Monday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog
SW 2 mph92% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued June 27 at 6:53PM CDT until June 27 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued June 27 at 6:45PM CDT until June 27 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah 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
1h 29m 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.
More Details
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 Effort2/10
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.
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.
