How far is Elkton, KY from Oklahoma, KY?

The driving distance from Elkton, KY to Oklahoma, KY is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
78.35 mi
01h 37m
Flight
60.78 mi
97.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.78 mi
Kilometers
97.82 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.35 mi
Kilometers
126.09 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma
Fri, Apr 17, 10:10 PM CDT
Return by in Elkton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkton
2026-04-17T20:32
Arrive Oklahoma
Fri, Apr 17, 10:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elkton
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
Drakesboro
KY

Human settlement in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Elkton
45.7 mi
00h 48m
To Oklahoma
32.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW
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 Elkton and Oklahoma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    31 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Public Square

    155 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

    2486 ft · 50 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Williams Hill Road

    966 ft · 21 sec · Williams Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Russellville Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Russellville Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    37.1 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2592 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    20.4 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kentucky 140

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Kentucky 140

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    877 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Kentucky 764

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kentucky 764

  14. 14

    Continue on Kentucky 764

    10.2 mi · 18 min · Kentucky 764

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Russellville Road
12.3 mi · 16%
Kentucky 764
11.2 mi · 14%
Kentucky 140
6.48 mi · 8%
East Jefferson Davis Highway
1.33 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Williams Hill Road
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

37.1 mi · 00h 42m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Drakesboro
00h 48m from Elkton
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elkton 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 Elkton to Oklahoma?

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Drakesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Elkton and 32.6 miles from Oklahoma.

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

The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elkton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma.

Stop Ideas Near Drakesboro

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

43 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Clarksville, TN

81 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Evansville, IN

96 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elkton and Oklahoma. Straight-line distance: 60.78 mi (97.82 km).

Elkton

#1 Elkton

Human settlement in Todd County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population2,157
Coordinates36.8100400, -87.1541700
Altitude190
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 Main Street (-87.153979, 36.810003)
End: KY 764 (-86.877254, 37.66173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.47 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.89
5.54 gal · 20.94 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.45 $20.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.65 $12.89 $25.78
Diesel $5.30 $14.69 $29.38

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

There is no time difference between Elkton and Oklahoma. The current time is 20:32:41.

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.