Origin
Prestonsburg, KY
Afternoon in Prestonsburg on Saturday
Local time
2:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prestonsburg, KY to Eastern, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prestonsburg, KY
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Trip Overview
Prestonsburg, KY to Eastern, KY is 12.7 miles and takes about 17 minutes via KY 80 and US 23, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Kentucky's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick connection, ideal for those needing to move between these two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct path with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KY 80 | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| Town Branch Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| US 23 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| KY 550 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Graham Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Lake Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KY 80
— 9.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prestonsburg, KY and Eastern, KY.
1
Start on KY 1428
54 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Lake Drive
2
Turn left onto KY 3384
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Graham Street
Use the left lane.
3
At end of road, turn left onto KY 3384
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Town Branch Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 23; US 460
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 23; US 460
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
325 ft
·
11 sec
7
Turn right onto KY 80
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
KY 80
8
Turn right onto KY 550
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
KY 550
9
Arrive at destination
KY 550
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 3384 / West Graham Street
Turn left onto KY 3384 / West Graham Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 3384 / Town Branch Road
At end of road, turn left onto KY 3384 / Town Branch Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 23; US 460
At end of road, turn left onto US 23; US 460
Navigation decision point
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Eastern, KY
Afternoon in Eastern on Saturday
Local time
2:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
28 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
17m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 82% of the journey on main roads like KY 80 and US 23. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.6 miles on KY 80, providing a consistent pace. The profile suggests a highway-like feel for most of the trip, meaning you can expect relatively smooth travel and steady speeds. While not a winding scenic byway, it offers efficient transit through the region.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on KY 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KY 80 and Town Branch Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 3384 / West Graham 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 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 3384 / West Graham Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (KY 3384 / Town Branch Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 23; US 460): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on KY 80. 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 (KY 3384 / West Graham Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (KY 3384 / Town Branch Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 23; US 460): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eastern, 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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