How far is Hickman, KY from Oregon, KY?

The driving distance from Hickman, KY to Oregon, KY is about 289.9 miles (466.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.2 miles (413.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
289.91 mi
04h 32m
Flight
257.2 mi
413.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.2 mi
Kilometers
413.92 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.91 mi
Kilometers
466.56 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oregon
Fri, Oct 16, 3:16 AM EDT
Return by in Hickman
Fri, Oct 16, 6:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hickman
2026-10-15T21:43
Arrive Oregon
Fri, Oct 16, 2:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hickman
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Central City
KY

City in Nebraska, United States

From Hickman
144.7 mi
02h 16m
To Oregon
145.3 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hickman and Oregon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hickman and Oregon.

  1. 1

    Start on Troy Avenue

    17 m · 4 sec · Troy Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Moscow Avenue

    16 mi · 24 min · Moscow Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    49.1 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton

    38.3 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    74 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Oregon Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Oregon Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oregon Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hickman and Oregon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
99.2 mi · 34%
Moscow Avenue
65.1 mi · 22%
Bluegrass Parkway
58.1 mi · 20%
I 69 North
38.3 mi · 13%
I 24 East
16.6 mi · 6%
US 127 South
4.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
257.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central City
02h 16m from Hickman
Leave By
7:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hickman 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 Hickman to Oregon?

The road trip is about 289.9 miles (466.6 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.7 miles from Hickman and 145.3 miles from Oregon.

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

The direct path is about 257.2 miles (413.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.87 one way or $81.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hickman 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 Hickman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oregon.

Stop Ideas Near Central City

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

34 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Evansville, IN

85 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Clarksville, TN

88 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hickman and Oregon. Straight-line distance: 257.2 mi (413.92 km).

Hickman

#1 Hickman

City and county seat of Fulton County, Kentucky

Population2,105
Coordinates36.5711700, -89.1861800
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oregon

Oregon is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.9123000, -84.8235600
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy Avenue (-89.186251, 36.571177)
End: Oregon Road (-84.823402, 37.912265)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.23 gal
38.72 L · about $40.87
Round trip
$81.74
20.46 gal · 77.44 L
Estimated CO2
90.9 kg one way
Round trip: 181.8 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $40.87 $81.74
Mid-grade $4.56 $46.65 $93.30
Premium $5.00 $51.13 $102.26
Diesel $6.12 $62.58 $125.15

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 Hickman, KY and Oregon, KY. The current time in Hickman is 21:43:57, although it is 22:43:57 in Oregon.

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.