How far is Dawson Springs, KY from Oregon, KY?
The driving distance from Dawson Springs, KY to Oregon, KY is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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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 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dawson Springs and Oregon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dawson Springs and Oregon.
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Start on South Main Street
6 m · 5 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Arcadia Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · East Arcadia Avenue
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Turn left onto Industrial Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Industrial Parkway
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Continue on Charleston Road
147 m · 11 sec · Charleston Road
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Take the ramp right
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
3052 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
3252 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
58.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville
1836 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 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 Dawson Springs 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.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
98.9 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Dawson Springs 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 Dawson Springs to Oregon?
The road trip is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Clarkson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from Dawson Springs and 91.7 miles from Oregon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 12:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.81 one way or $51.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dawson Springs and Oregon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dawson Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oregon.
Stop Ideas Near Clarkson
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 Clarkson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dawson Springs and Oregon. Straight-line distance: 165.38 mi (266.16 km).
#1 Dawson Springs
City in Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,629 |
| Coordinates | 37.1672700, -87.6925100 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $4.00 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $32.29 | $64.57 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $39.52 | $79.03 |
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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