How far is Dorton Branch, KY from Pineville, KY?

The driving distance from Dorton Branch, KY to Pineville, KY is about 1.1 miles (1.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.1 miles (1.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
1.08 mi
00h 03m
Flight
1.04 mi
1.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.04 mi
Kilometers
1.67 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.08 mi
Kilometers
1.74 km
Drive Time
00h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pineville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Dorton Branch
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dorton Branch
2026-04-18T04:01
Arrive Pineville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:03 AM to 7:03 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dorton Branch
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Middlesboro
KY

City in Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Dorton Branch
0.6 mi
00h 01m
To Pineville
0.6 mi
00h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dorton Branch and Pineville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dorton Branch and Pineville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dorton Branch Road

    69 m · 7 sec · Dorton Branch Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Dorton Branch Road

    1 km · 2 min · Old Dorton Branch Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Street

    1864 ft · 39 sec · Pine Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dorton Branch and Pineville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
454.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Dorton Branch Road
0.64 mi · 59%
Pine Street
0.35 mi · 33%
Dorton Branch Road
0.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Old Dorton Branch Road

Continue on Old Dorton Branch Road

0.64 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 03m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0 mi
1.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesboro
00h 01m from Dorton Branch
Leave By
8:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dorton Branch and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pineville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dorton Branch to Pineville?

The road trip is about 1.1 miles (1.7 km) and usually takes 00h 03m 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?

Middlesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.6 miles from Dorton Branch and 0.6 miles from Pineville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 1.1 miles (1.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0 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 8:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.15 one way or $0.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dorton Branch and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pineville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dorton Branch and Pineville. Straight-line distance: 1.04 mi (1.67 km).

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#1 Dorton Branch

Dorton Branch is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.7723100, -83.6813100
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Pineville

#2 Pineville

Pineville is a city in Bell County, Kentucky

Population1,692
Coordinates36.7620300, -83.6949200
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.681384, 36.772375)
End: Pine Street (-83.694802, 36.761985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)
80 mph (129 km/h)

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.04 gal
0.14 L · about $0.15
Round trip
$0.30
0.08 gal · 0.28 L
Estimated CO2
0.4 kg one way
Round trip: 0.7 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.15 $0.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.17 $0.34
Premium $4.65 $0.19 $0.37
Diesel $5.30 $0.21 $0.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dorton Branch and Pineville. The current time is 04:01:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.