How far is Cynthiana, KY from Oklahoma, KY?

The driving distance from Cynthiana, KY to Oklahoma, KY is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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
184.33 mi
03h 12m
Flight
149.33 mi
240.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.33 mi
Kilometers
240.32 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.33 mi
Kilometers
296.65 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma
Fri, Apr 17, 8:38 PM CDT
Return by in Cynthiana
Sat, Apr 18, 12:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cynthiana
2026-04-17T18:25
Arrive Oklahoma
Fri, Apr 17, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:13 AM to 10:13 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
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cynthiana
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
Okolona
KY

City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Cynthiana
89.5 mi
01h 36m
To Oklahoma
94.8 mi
01h 36m

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 Cynthiana and Oklahoma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    1023 ft · 35 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Bridge Street

    999 ft · 30 sec · West Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto John Hunt Morgan Bridge

    108 m · 10 sec · John Hunt Morgan Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on Paris Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Paris Pike

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leesburg Pike

    40 m · 6 sec · Leesburg Pike

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Leesburg Pike

    15 mi · 21 min · Leesburg Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cherry Blossom Way

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Cherry Blossom Way

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Paris Pike

    1 km · 59 sec · Paris Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Frankfort Road

    119 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Paynes Depot Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Paynes Depot Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2421 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    49.6 mi · 53 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway

    1408 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    25.2 mi · 29 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville

    1368 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Fort Knox, Patton Museum

    62 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    14.9 mi · 19 min · Dixie Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right

    32.4 mi · 37 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    17.5 mi · 29 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    10.9 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Cross Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Cross Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paynes Depot Road
54 mi · 29%
Gene Snyder Freeway
25.2 mi · 14%
Leesburg Pike
15 mi · 8%
Dixie Highway
14.9 mi · 8%
Cherry Blossom Way
2.78 mi · 2%
Paris Pike
2.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Paynes Depot Road

Merge slight left

49.6 mi · 00h 53m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
149.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okolona
01h 36m from Cynthiana
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cynthiana 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 Cynthiana to Oklahoma?

The road trip is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Okolona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Cynthiana and 94.8 miles from Oklahoma.

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

The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.51 one way or $49.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cynthiana 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 Cynthiana and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma.

Stop Ideas Near Okolona

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

14 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cynthiana and Oklahoma. Straight-line distance: 149.33 mi (240.32 km).

Cynthiana

#1 Cynthiana

City in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States

Population6,300
Coordinates38.3903500, -84.2941000
Altitude224
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: North Church Street (-84.294179, 38.390354)
End: KY 764 (-86.877254, 37.66173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.5 gal
24.62 L · about $24.51
Round trip
$49.02
13 gal · 49.24 L
Estimated CO2
57.8 kg one way
Round trip: 115.5 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.51 $49.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.64 $55.29
Premium $4.65 $30.25 $60.50
Diesel $5.30 $34.48 $68.95

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 Cynthiana, KY and Oklahoma, KY. The current time in Cynthiana is 18:25:27, although it is 17:25:27 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.