How far is Horse Cave, KY from Oklahoma, KY?

The driving distance from Horse Cave, KY to Oklahoma, KY is about 80 miles (128.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
80.01 mi
01h 42m
Flight
62.81 mi
101.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.81 mi
Kilometers
101.08 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.01 mi
Kilometers
128.77 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma
Sat, Apr 18, 7:40 AM CDT
Return by in Horse Cave
Sat, Apr 18, 9:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horse Cave
2026-04-18T05:57
Arrive Oklahoma
Sat, Apr 18, 7:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Horse Cave
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
Leitchfield
KY

City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Horse Cave
40.8 mi
00h 51m
To Oklahoma
39.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Horse Cave and Oklahoma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Horse Cave and Oklahoma.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1696 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W: Munfordville

    2646 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    1689 ft · 29 sec · Dixie Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    2572 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Raider Hollow Road

    13.8 mi · 24 min · Raider Hollow Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Millerstown Road

    2026 ft · 41 sec · East Millerstown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Millerstown Road

    10.8 mi · 19 min · Millerstown Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1232 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 259: Leitchfield, Brownsville

    1619 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Public Square

    101 m · 11 sec · Public Square

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Public Square

    24 m · 2 sec · Public Square

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Owensboro Road

    16.1 mi · 22 min · Owensboro Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Fordsville Road

    13.3 mi · 23 min · Fordsville Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 16 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Cross Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Cross Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fordsville Road
22.1 mi · 28%
Owensboro Road
16.1 mi · 20%
Raider Hollow Road
13.8 mi · 17%
Millerstown Road
11.1 mi · 14%
East Main Street
8.96 mi · 11%
Western Kentucky Parkway
4.32 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Owensboro Road

Continue on Owensboro Road

16.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leitchfield
00h 51m from Horse Cave
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Horse Cave and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oklahoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Horse Cave to Oklahoma?

The road trip is about 80 miles (128.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Leitchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Horse Cave and 39.2 miles from Oklahoma.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.63 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Horse Cave and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oklahoma.

Stop Ideas Near Leitchfield

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

106 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horse Cave and Oklahoma. Straight-line distance: 62.81 mi (101.08 km).

Horse Cave

#1 Horse Cave

City in Kentucky

Population2,415
Coordinates37.1795000, -85.9069200
Altitude193
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: East Main Street (-85.906916, 37.179524)
End: KY 764 (-86.877254, 37.66173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.69 L · about $10.63
Round trip
$21.27
5.64 gal · 21.38 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.63 $21.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.99 $23.99
Premium $4.65 $13.12 $26.25
Diesel $5.30 $14.96 $29.91

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 Horse Cave and Oklahoma. The current time is 05:57:57.

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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.