How far is Dayton, KY from Oklahoma, KY?
The driving distance from Dayton, KY to Oklahoma, KY is about 199 miles (320.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Oklahoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Oklahoma.
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Start on Dayton Avenue
14 m · 8 sec · Dayton Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
2488 ft · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Continue on Fairfield Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · Fairfield Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 471 North
1940 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1808 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, I 71 South: Third Street, Columbia Parkway
582 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, I 71 South: Third Street
1561 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
937 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, I 71 South, I 75 South
20.4 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
67.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North
736 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North
2995 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge
6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
2548 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
40.8 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick
1816 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Doolittle Mills Road
20.3 mi · 28 min · Doolittle Mills Road
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Turn left onto Indiana State Road 237
5.2 mi · 8 min · Indiana State Road 237
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Continue on Lincoln Trail Bridge
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Trail Bridge
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Turn left onto Madison Street
2140 ft · 60 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
8.5 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 144
4.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 144
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Turn left
5.9 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
116 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Main Cross Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Cross Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Oklahoma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
67.4 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dayton 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 Dayton to Oklahoma?
The road trip is about 199 miles (320.3 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Goose Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Dayton and 99.4 miles from Oklahoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.04 one way or $56.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dayton and Oklahoma, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dayton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma.
Stop Ideas Near Goose Creek
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 Goose Creek.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Oklahoma. Straight-line distance: 164.33 mi (264.47 km).
#1 Dayton
City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,647 |
| Coordinates | 39.1128400, -84.4727200 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6617200, -86.8772100 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: KY 764 (-86.877254, 37.66173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.00 | $28.04 | $56.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $32.01 | $64.02 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $35.09 | $70.17 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $42.94 | $85.88 |
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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