How far is Jenkins, KY from Oklahoma, KY?
The driving distance from Jenkins, KY to Oklahoma, KY is about 300.4 miles (483.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.4 miles (378.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Lincoln County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jenkins and Oklahoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenkins and Oklahoma.
-
1
Start on Cove Avenue
25 m · 9 sec · Cove Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
1699 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street
-
3
Turn left onto C and O Railroad Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · C and O Railroad Road
-
4
At the end of the road, turn sharp left
1524 ft · 25 sec
-
5
Take the exit slight right
10.8 mi · 13 min
-
6
Continue on Whitesburg Bypass
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitesburg Bypass
-
7
Turn left
9 mi · 10 min
-
8
Continue on Red Fox Road
3.9 mi · 4 min · Red Fox Road
-
9
Continue on Smithsboro Road
5.4 mi · 6 min · Smithsboro Road
-
10
Continue on Whitesburg Road
682 ft · 9 sec · Whitesburg Road
-
11
Continue on Bible Avenue
11.1 mi · 13 min · Bible Avenue
-
12
Turn left
2.1 mi · 2 min
-
13
At the end of the road, turn left
2 mi · 3 min
-
14
Turn left
1615 ft · 46 sec
-
15
Merge slight left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
59.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
-
16
Take the exit slight right
1630 ft · 40 sec
-
17
Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 19 min
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
1303 ft · 32 sec
-
19
Keep slight left
54 m · 6 sec
-
20
Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail
-
21
Continue on Crab Orchard Road
29 mi · 34 min · Crab Orchard Road
-
22
Continue on Stanford Road
2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road
-
23
Turn straight onto South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass
-
24
Turn left onto Perryville Road
7.7 mi · 9 min · Perryville Road
-
25
Continue on East 2nd Street
1 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street
-
26
Continue on Springfield Road
15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road
-
27
Turn left
28 m · 1 sec
-
28
Keep slight right
14.9 mi · 17 min
-
29
Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West
1169 ft · 29 sec
-
30
Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
23.9 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway
-
31
Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
-
32
Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
-
33
Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
-
34
Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
1286 ft · 32 sec
-
35
Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
1710 ft · 42 sec
-
36
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
29 mi · 31 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
-
37
Take the exit slight right toward KY 259: Leitchfield, Brownsville
1619 ft · 41 sec
-
38
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street
-
39
Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Public Square
101 m · 11 sec · Public Square
-
40
Exit the roundabout onto Public Square
24 m · 2 sec · Public Square
-
41
Turn slight right onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street
-
42
Continue on Owensboro Road
16.1 mi · 22 min · Owensboro Road
-
43
Continue on Fordsville Road
13.3 mi · 23 min · Fordsville Road
-
44
Continue straight
8.8 mi · 16 min
-
45
Continue on Main Cross Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Cross Street
-
46
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jenkins and Oklahoma.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Hal Rogers Parkway
Merge slight left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
59.3 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Jenkins and Sunny near Oklahoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jenkins to Oklahoma?
The road trip is about 300.4 miles (483.4 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Stanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151 miles from Jenkins and 149.4 miles from Oklahoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.4 miles (378.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.97 one way or $79.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jenkins and Oklahoma, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jenkins and Sunny near Oklahoma.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jenkins and Oklahoma. Straight-line distance: 235.43 mi (378.88 km).
#1 Jenkins
City in Kentucky
| Population | 1,895 |
| Coordinates | 37.1734400, -82.6309900 |
| Altitude | 469 |
| 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: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $39.97 | $79.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.08 | $90.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.33 | $98.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.22 | $112.44 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.