Origin
Dorton Branch, KY
Afternoon in Dorton Branch on Saturday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dorton Branch, KY to Pineville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2m
Distance
1.1 mi
2 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$0
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 2m
★
6 AM
0h 3m
8 AM
0h 3m
10 AM
0h 3m
12 PM
0h 3m
3 PM
0h 3m
5 PM
0h 3m
8 PM
0h 2m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pineville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dorton Branch, KY to Pineville, KY covers 1.1 miles and takes about 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Dorton Branch Road, Pine Street, Dorton Branch Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 0.6 miles on Old Dorton Branch Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Dorton Branch Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pine Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dorton Branch Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Dorton Branch Road
— 0.6 mi, about 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dorton Branch, KY and Pineville, KY.
1
Start on this road
218 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Dorton Branch Road
226 ft
·
7 sec
·
Dorton Branch Road
3
Continue on KY 2394
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Dorton Branch Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto KY 66
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Pine Street
5
Arrive at destination
Pine Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.7 — 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
|
Dorton Branch Road
Turn left onto Dorton Branch Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
KY 66 / Pine Street
At end of road, turn right onto KY 66 / Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.17 one way
$0.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
0 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $0.19 | $0.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $0.21 | $0.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.24 | $0.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$0
Estimated CO2 emission: 0.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 0% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.3 | 0 | $0.12 | $0.05 |
| Efficient EV | 0.3 | 0 | $0.10 | $0.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 0.4 | 0 | $0.15 | $0.07 |
Gas CO2
0 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (0% 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
Pineville, KY
Afternoon in Pineville on Saturday
Local time
1:58 PM
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
2m 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?
1.1 mi in 2m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 0.6 mi on Old Dorton Branch 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 Dorton Branch Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dorton Branch, KY to Pineville, KY is easy. At 2m 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 (Dorton Branch Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (KY 66 / Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,029 ft
1,003 ft
Total Climb
38 ft
Total Descent
34 ft
Highest Point
1,029 ft
~0.8 mi in
Elevation Range
26 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2m. Total distance: 1.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 0.6 miles on Old Dorton Branch 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 (Dorton Branch Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (KY 66 / Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pineville, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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