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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1696 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31W: Munfordville
2646 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
1689 ft · 29 sec · Dixie Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2572 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Raider Hollow Road
13.8 mi · 24 min · Raider Hollow Road
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Turn left onto East Millerstown Road
2026 ft · 41 sec · East Millerstown Road
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Continue on Millerstown Road
10.8 mi · 19 min · Millerstown Road
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Take the ramp left
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 259: Leitchfield, Brownsville
1619 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Public Square
101 m · 11 sec · Public Square
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Exit the roundabout onto Public Square
24 m · 2 sec · Public Square
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Owensboro Road
16.1 mi · 22 min · Owensboro Road
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Continue on Fordsville Road
13.3 mi · 23 min · Fordsville Road
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue on 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 Horse Cave and Oklahoma.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horse Cave and Oklahoma. Straight-line distance: 62.81 mi (101.08 km).
#1 Horse Cave
City in Kentucky
| Population | 2,415 |
| Coordinates | 37.1795000, -85.9069200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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