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Trip from Wayland, KY to Bull Creek, KY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

19.2 mi

31 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

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Downtown Wayland, KY, KY

Wayland, KY

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Downtown Bull Creek, KY, KY

Bull Creek, KY

Andy Staver

Trip Overview

Wayland, KY to Bull Creek, KY is 19.2 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Hindman Highway, Martin Road, and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region of Kentucky, offering a local feel for most of its length. Given its minimal mileage and quick travel time, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion or as a brief connection between points. It's a straightforward trip that requires little in the way of extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hindman Highway 8.3 mi 9m
Martin Road 4.5 mi 5m
Main Street 3.7 mi 6m
Water Gap Road 2.3 mi 3m
Sawmill Road 0.2 mi <1m
KY 1086 <0.1 mi <1m
Meadows Branch Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Hindman Highway — 8.3 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wayland, KY and Bull Creek, KY.

1

Start on KY 1086

378 ft · 14 sec · KY 1086
2

At end of road, turn right onto KY 7

3.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
3

Take the ramp

485 ft · 13 sec
4

Turn left onto KY 80

8.3 mi · 9 min · Hindman Highway
5

Continue on KY 80

4.5 mi · 5 min · Martin Road
6

Merge onto KY 80

2.3 mi · 3 min · Water Gap Road
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn right onto Meadows Branch Road

86 ft · 3 sec · Meadows Branch Road
8

Keep slight right at fork onto Sawmill Road

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Sawmill Road
9

Arrive at destination

Sawmill Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | KY 7 / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto KY 7 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
3.8 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
16.7 mi into trip | ~21m in | KY 80 / Water Gap Road

Merge onto KY 80 / Water Gap Road

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
19 mi into trip | ~25m in | Meadows Branch Road

Turn right onto Meadows Branch Road

Navigation decision point

5
19.1 mi into trip | ~25m in | Sawmill Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Sawmill Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.84 one way

$5.67 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $3.13 $6.26
premium $4.72 $3.56 $7.13
diesel $4.80 $3.63 $7.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.8 0 $2.02 $0.92
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77
EV Truck/SUV 7.7 0 $2.69 $1.23

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 28, 2026

Origin

Wayland, KY

Morning in Wayland on Tuesday

Local time

6:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog

SW 3 mph 92% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued June 27 at 9:26PM CDT until June 28 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 27 at 8:52PM CDT until June 29 at 8:55AM CDT by NWS Louisville KY

Destination

Bull Creek, KY

Morning in Bull Creek on Tuesday

Local time

6:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Patchy Fog

SSW 2 mph 91% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued June 27 at 9:26PM CDT until June 28 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 27 at 8:52PM CDT until June 29 at 8:55AM CDT 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

26m 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 by frequent turns, making it a very local drive. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating smaller roads for the entire 19.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.3 miles along Hindman Highway. Expect a winding path that requires your attention, as you transition between Hindman Highway, Martin Road, and Main Street. This isn't a route for setting speed records, but rather for enjoying the local scenery as you make your way.

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: 8.3 mi on Hindman Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near KY 7 / Main 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 26m drive. You will face about 5 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 (KY 7 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (KY 80 / Water Gap Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

846 ft 634 ft

Total Climb

337 ft

Total Descent

410 ft

Highest Point

846 ft

~13.7 mi in

Elevation Range

212 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Wayland, KY

Full guide →

Founded 1923

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 26m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m 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 8.3 miles on Hindman 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 (KY 7 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (KY 80 / Water Gap Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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