How far is Columbia, KY from Oklahoma, KY?

The driving distance from Columbia, KY to Oklahoma, KY is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
143.83 mi
02h 20m
Flight
94.49 mi
152.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.49 mi
Kilometers
152.07 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.83 mi
Kilometers
231.47 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma
Thu, Oct 15, 9:18 PM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Thu, Oct 15, 11:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-10-15T18:58
Arrive Oklahoma
Thu, Oct 15, 9:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Elizabethtown
KY

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

From Columbia
64.2 mi
01h 10m
To Oklahoma
79.6 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    82 m · 5 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Campbellsville Street

    2465 ft · 44 sec · Campbellsville Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Campbellsville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on New Columbia Road

    10.3 mi · 12 min · New Columbia Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Campbellsville Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Campbellsville Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Hodgenville Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Hodgenville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Campbellsville Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lincoln Parkway

    12 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 259: Leitchfield, Brownsville

    1619 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Public Square

    101 m · 11 sec · Public Square

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Public Square

    24 m · 2 sec · Public Square

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Owensboro Road

    16.1 mi · 22 min · Owensboro Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Fordsville Road

    13.3 mi · 23 min · Fordsville Road

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Cross Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Cross Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
29.8 mi · 21%
Fordsville Road
22.1 mi · 15%
Campbellsville Road
20.7 mi · 14%
Owensboro Road
16.1 mi · 11%
Hodgenville Road
12.3 mi · 9%
Lincoln Parkway
12 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

29.8 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.3 mi
94.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
01h 10m from Columbia
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Columbia and 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 Columbia to Oklahoma?

The road trip is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Columbia and 79.6 miles from Oklahoma.

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

The direct path is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elizabethtown, 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 Elizabethtown.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

63 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Oklahoma. Straight-line distance: 94.49 mi (152.07 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

City in Adair County, Kentucky, United States

Population4,902
Coordinates37.1028400, -85.3063500
Altitude228
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: KY 55 Business (-85.306312, 37.102844)
End: KY 764 (-86.877254, 37.66173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.21 L · about $20.25
Round trip
$40.51
10.14 gal · 38.42 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $20.25 $40.51
Mid-grade $4.56 $23.12 $46.24
Premium $5.00 $25.34 $50.68
Diesel $6.12 $31.01 $62.03

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Oklahoma. The current time is 18:58:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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