How far is Columbia, KY from Oregon, KY?

The driving distance from Columbia, KY to Oregon, KY is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
85.5 mi
01h 38m
Flight
61.87 mi
99.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.87 mi
Kilometers
99.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.5 mi
Kilometers
137.6 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oregon
Sat, Apr 18, 5:19 AM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 5:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-18T02:41
Arrive Oregon
Sat, Apr 18, 4:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Springfield
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Columbia
42.7 mi
00h 49m
To Oregon
42.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 12 min · New Columbia Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 55, KY 70: West Broadway

    103 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Broadway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · West Broadway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Continue on New Lebanon Road

    6.1 mi · 7 min · New Lebanon Road

  9. 9

    Continue on New Campbellsville Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · New Campbellsville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    1.2 km · 59 sec · Campbellsville Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lebanon Bypass

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lebanon Bypass

  14. 14

    Turn left

    46 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    51 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    94 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Springfield Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Lebanon Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Western Bypass

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Triple 5 Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · Triple 5 Highway

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Triple 5 Highway

    1.4 km · 59 sec · Triple 5 Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway

    2975 ft · 38 sec · Triple 5 Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Triple 5 Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit right

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    16.8 mi · 18 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Turn left

    74 m · 11 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on Oregon Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Oregon Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oregon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
16.8 mi · 20%
Triple 5 Highway
14.9 mi · 17%
Campbellsville Road
10.3 mi · 12%
New Columbia Road
10.2 mi · 12%
New Lebanon Road
6.13 mi · 7%
New Campbellsville Road
5.28 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

16.8 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
61.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 49m from Columbia
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oregon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Oregon?

The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Columbia and 42.8 miles from Oregon.

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

The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oregon.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Oregon. Straight-line distance: 61.87 mi (99.57 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 Oregon

Oregon is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.9123000, -84.8235600
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: KY 55 Business (-85.306312, 37.102844)
End: Oregon Road (-84.823402, 37.912265)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $11.39
Round trip
$22.78
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.39 $22.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.84 $25.69
Premium $4.65 $14.06 $28.11
Diesel $5.30 $16.02 $32.04

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Columbia, KY and Oregon, KY. The current time in Columbia is 02:41:16, although it is 03:41:16 in Oregon.

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.