Origin
Wayland, KY
Late night in Wayland on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wayland, KY to Bull Creek, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 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
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.
Wayland, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
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 55 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
$3.00 one way
$6.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.30 | $6.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Bull Creek, KY
Late night in Bull Creek on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m 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 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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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