How far is Clay City, KY from Oregon, KY?
The driving distance from Clay City, KY to Oregon, KY is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clay City and Oregon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay City and Oregon.
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Start on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway
16.4 mi · 18 min · Mountain Parkway
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
2152 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto West New Circle Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
12.2 mi · 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville
1343 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
74 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Oregon Road
2.1 mi · 8 min · Oregon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oregon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clay City and Oregon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mountain Parkway
Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway
16.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clay City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oregon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clay City to Oregon?
The road trip is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lexington-Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Clay City and 36.1 miles from Oregon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clay City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oregon.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington-Fayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington-Fayette.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clay City and Oregon. Straight-line distance: 49.49 mi (79.64 km).
#1 Clay City
City in Powell County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,094 |
| Coordinates | 37.8592500, -83.9185300 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oregon
Oregon is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9123000, -84.8235600 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oregon Road (-84.823402, 37.912265)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $3.77 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.63 | $21.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
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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