How far is Dry Ridge, KY from Oklahoma, KY?
The driving distance from Dry Ridge, KY to Oklahoma, KY is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
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.
Home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dry Ridge and Oklahoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dry Ridge and Oklahoma.
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Start on the route
24 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Warsaw Road
14 mi · 25 min · Warsaw Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the exit left toward I 71 South: Lousville
1671 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
52 mi · 56 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 Dry Ridge 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
Merge slight left
52 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dry Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Oklahoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dry Ridge to Oklahoma?
The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Shively is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.3 miles from Dry Ridge and 88.9 miles from Oklahoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.72 one way or $47.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dry Ridge 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 Dry Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Oklahoma.
Stop Ideas Near Shively
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 Shively.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dry Ridge and Oklahoma. Straight-line distance: 142.84 mi (229.88 km).
#1 Dry Ridge
City in Grant County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,207 |
| Coordinates | 38.6820100, -84.5899400 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| 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: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $3.77 | $23.72 | $47.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.75 | $53.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.27 | $58.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.36 | $66.72 |
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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