Origin
Fordsville, KY
Afternoon in Fordsville on Saturday
Local time
2:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fordsville, KY to Coffman, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fordsville, KY
Tom Fisk
Coffman, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Trip Overview
Fordsville to Coffman is 33.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via KY 85, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Kentucky, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a mixed drive that offers a good balance of highway and local road experiences. It’s a straightforward journey, perfect for a day trip or as a quick connection between these two points without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Street | 17.3 mi | 26m |
| KY 85 | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| KY 69 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| East Union Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Point Pleasant-Livermore Road | 1.7 mi | 11m |
| Clay Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walnut Street
— 17.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fordsville, KY and Coffman, KY.
1
Start on Ridge Road
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ridge Road
2
Continue on KY 69
17 mi
·
26 min
·
Walnut Street
3
Turn right onto KY 1543
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Clay Street
4
Turn left onto KY 1543
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Union Street
5
Continue on KY 69
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
KY 69
6
Turn right onto KY 85
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
KY 85
7
Turn sharp right onto Point Pleasant-Livermore Road
1.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Point Pleasant-Livermore Road
8
Arrive at destination
Point Pleasant-Livermore Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Fordsville, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 17.3 and 32 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
17.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
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KY 1543 / Clay Street
Turn right onto KY 1543 / Clay Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
KY 1543 / East Union Street
Turn left onto KY 1543 / East Union Street
Navigation decision point
3
25.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
KY 85
Turn right onto KY 85
Navigation decision point
5
32 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Point Pleasant-Livermore Road
Turn sharp right onto Point Pleasant-Livermore Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.27 one way
$10.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.49 | $12.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Coffman, KY
Afternoon in Coffman on Saturday
Local time
2:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Beaver Dam, KY
17 mi in
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
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m 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 offers a mixed drive, with 33% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.3 miles on Walnut Street, likely giving you a feel for the local character of the area. As you transition to KY 85 and then KY 69, the road may offer a different pace, possibly including some faster-paced sections. The overall feel is likely to be a blend, moving from more rural or town-based roads to potentially more open highway driving.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.3 mi on Walnut Street.
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 17.3 miles in near KY 1543 / Clay Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fordsville, KY to Coffman, KY is easy. At 1h 4m with 33% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.3 miles (KY 1543 / Clay Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (KY 1543 / East Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.5 miles (KY 85): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.3 miles on Walnut Street. 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 17.3 miles (KY 1543 / Clay Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (KY 1543 / East Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.5 miles (KY 85): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coffman, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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