How far is Burlington, KY from Oklahoma, KY?

The driving distance from Burlington, KY to Oklahoma, KY is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.17 mi
03h 15m
Flight
150.05 mi
241.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.05 mi
Kilometers
241.49 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.17 mi
Kilometers
304.44 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma
Fri, Apr 17, 8:29 PM CDT
Return by in Burlington
Sat, Apr 18, 12:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-17T18:13
Arrive Oklahoma
Fri, Apr 17, 9:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:16 AM to 10:16 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Louisville
KY

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.

From Burlington
94.8 mi
01h 37m
To Oklahoma
94.4 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Oklahoma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Oklahoma.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    21 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    975 ft · 22 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Burlington Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North

    736 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North

    2995 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    40.8 mi · 44 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick

    1816 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Doolittle Mills Road

    20.3 mi · 28 min · Doolittle Mills Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Indiana State Road 237

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Indiana State Road 237

  19. 19

    Continue on Lincoln Trail Bridge

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Trail Bridge

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2140 ft · 60 sec · Madison Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right

    8.5 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 144

    4.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 144

  24. 24

    Turn left

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    116 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Cross Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Cross Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Oklahoma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
76 mi · 40%
I 64 West
43 mi · 23%
Doolittle Mills Road
20.3 mi · 11%
Lewis and Clark Bridge
13.3 mi · 7%
Indiana State Road 237
5.19 mi · 3%
State Highway 144
4.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

67.4 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
150.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisville
01h 37m from Burlington
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Burlington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Oklahoma?

The road trip is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Burlington and 94.4 miles from Oklahoma.

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

The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Burlington and Oklahoma, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Burlington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma.

Stop Ideas Near Louisville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Louisville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Louisville.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Oklahoma. Straight-line distance: 150.05 mi (241.49 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

Census-designated place in Kentucky, United States

Population15,926
Coordinates39.0275600, -84.7241100
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oklahoma

Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6617200, -86.8772100
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson Street (-84.724226, 39.027563)
End: KY 764 (-86.877254, 37.66173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.27 L · about $25.19
Round trip
$50.38
13.36 gal · 50.54 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.19 $50.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.41 $56.82
Premium $4.65 $31.09 $62.18
Diesel $5.30 $35.43 $70.86

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Burlington, KY and Oklahoma, KY. The current time in Burlington is 18:13:46, although it is 17:13:46 in Oklahoma.

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.