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Trip from Vicco, KY to Tilford, KY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

46m

Distance

29.9 mi

48 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m

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

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Downtown Vicco, KY, KY

Vicco, KY

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Downtown Tilford, KY, KY

Tilford, KY

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Trip Overview

This 29.9-mile drive from Vicco, KY to Tilford, KY is a short, manageable trip that can easily be completed in about 46 minutes. Since it's a single-day journey with no overnight stays recommended, you'll have plenty of flexibility. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, making it an economical option for exploring the Southeast region of Kentucky. The primary roads you'll be using are Cumberland Road and Whitesburg Road, with a brief section on Bridge Road. Expect a local feel throughout this excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cumberland Road 22.2 mi 37m
Whitesburg Road 5.6 mi 6m
Bridge Road 1.7 mi 2m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Ken Mount Road 0.2 mi <1m
Railroad Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Cumberland Road — 22.2 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vicco, KY and Tilford, KY.

1

Start on Railroad Street

52 ft · 2 sec · Railroad Street
2

Turn left onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Main Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto KY 15

5.6 mi · 6 min · Whitesburg Road
4

Turn right onto KY 7

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Ken Mount Road
5

Turn slight right onto KY 7

11 mi · 19 min · Cumberland Road
6

Continue on KY 699

5.9 mi · 10 min · Cumberland Road
7

Turn straight onto KY 699

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Road
8

Turn left onto KY 463

5.1 mi · 6 min · Cumberland Road
9

Arrive at destination

KY 463

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | KY 15 / Whitesburg Road

At end of road, turn left onto KY 15 / Whitesburg Road

Navigation decision point

4
5.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | KY 7 / Ken Mount Road

Turn right onto KY 7 / Ken Mount Road

Navigation decision point

3
24.9 mi into trip | ~39m in | KY 463 / Cumberland Road

Turn left onto KY 463 / Cumberland Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.42 one way

$8.83 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $4.87 $9.75
premium $4.72 $5.55 $11.10
diesel $4.80 $5.65 $11.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9 0 $3.14 $1.44
Efficient EV 7.5 0 $2.62 $1.20
EV Truck/SUV 12 0 $4.19 $1.91

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 8, 2026

Origin

Vicco, KY

Late night in Vicco on Monday

Local time

5:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 2 mph 67% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued July 8 at 5:40AM EDT until July 8 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 5:37AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Destination

Tilford, KY

Late night in Tilford on Monday

Local time

5:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 2 mph 62% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued July 8 at 5:40AM EDT until July 8 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 5:37AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

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

46m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating numerous turns and curves rather than cruising on high-speed highways, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.2 miles along Cumberland Road. As you travel, you'll likely experience a more intimate connection with the local landscape, with frequent changes in direction shaping the driving experience. It's a drive that keeps you engaged with the road.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 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

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Vicco, KY to Tilford, KY is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (KY 15 / Whitesburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (KY 7 / Ken Mount Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,609 ft 913 ft

Total Climb

713 ft

Total Descent

48 ft

Highest Point

1,609 ft

~29.9 mi in

Elevation Range

696 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Vicco, KY

Full guide →

Founded 1964

Arriving in Tilford, 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 46m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m 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 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (KY 15 / Whitesburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (KY 7 / Ken Mount Road): Navigation decision point.

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