How far is Buckhorn, KY from Clemons, KY?
The driving distance from Buckhorn, KY to Clemons, KY is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Perry County, Kentucky, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buckhorn and Clemons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckhorn and Clemons.
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Start on Witherspoon Way
32 m · 8 sec · Witherspoon Way
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Turn right onto Buckhorn Lane
552 ft · 32 sec · Buckhorn Lane
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Turn sharp left onto KY 28
18.5 mi · 32 min · KY 28
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Harveyton Road
1897 ft · 53 sec · Harveyton Road
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Turn right onto Tiffany Lane
153 m · 22 sec · Tiffany Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tiffany Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckhorn and Clemons.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
KY 28
Turn sharp left onto KY 28
18.5 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely leaving Buckhorn and Rain Showers Likely near Clemons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buckhorn to Clemons?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hazard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Buckhorn and 12.1 miles from Clemons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.40 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely around Buckhorn and Rain Showers Likely near Clemons.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buckhorn and Clemons. Straight-line distance: 13.89 mi (22.35 km).
#1 Buckhorn
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 129 |
| Coordinates | 37.3487000, -83.4763000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clemons
Clemons is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.2959300, -83.2324000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clemons (-83.2324, 37.29593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.00 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $3.88 | $7.75 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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