How far is Fern Creek, KY from Oklahoma, KY?

The driving distance from Fern Creek, KY to Oklahoma, KY is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.96 mi
01h 50m
Flight
78.26 mi
125.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.26 mi
Kilometers
125.95 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.96 mi
Kilometers
154.44 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma
Thu, Oct 15, 9:36 PM CDT
Return by in Fern Creek
Fri, Oct 16, 12:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fern Creek
2026-10-15T20:45
Arrive Oklahoma
Thu, Oct 15, 10:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fern Creek
9:30 PM EDT
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
Irvington
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Fern Creek
47.9 mi
00h 55m
To Oklahoma
48 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fern Creek and Oklahoma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fern Creek and Oklahoma.

  1. 1

    Start on Fern Creek Road

    28 m · 9 sec · Fern Creek Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Fern Creek Road

    47 m · 7 sec · Fern Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    987 ft · 49 sec · Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bardstown Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Bardstown Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 265, KY 841: Gene Snyder Freeway

    785 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 265 West, KY 841 West

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1368 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Fort Knox, Patton Museum

    62 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    14.9 mi · 19 min · Dixie Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right

    32.4 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    17.5 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    10.9 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Cross Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Cross Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fern Creek 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gene Snyder Freeway
16.8 mi · 18%
Dixie Highway
14.9 mi · 15%
Main Cross Street
1.55 mi · 2%
Bardstown Road
1.02 mi · 1%
US 31W
0.26 mi
I 265 West
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

32.4 mi · 00h 37m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
78.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irvington
00h 55m from Fern Creek
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fern Creek 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 Fern Creek to Oklahoma?

The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Irvington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Fern Creek and 48 miles from Oklahoma.

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

The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.54 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fern Creek and Oklahoma, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fern Creek and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma.

Stop Ideas Near Irvington

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

62 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

113 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fern Creek and Oklahoma. Straight-line distance: 78.26 mi (125.95 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Fern Creek

City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population18,409
Coordinates38.1597900, -85.5877400
Altitude216
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: Fern Creek Road (-85.587746, 38.159768)
End: KY 764 (-86.877254, 37.66173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.82 L · about $13.54
Round trip
$27.09
6.78 gal · 25.64 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $13.54 $27.09
Mid-grade $4.56 $15.46 $30.92
Premium $5.00 $16.94 $33.89
Diesel $6.12 $20.74 $41.47

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fern Creek, KY and Oklahoma, KY. The current time in Fern Creek is 20:45:45, although it is 19:45:45 in Oklahoma.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.