How far is Louisa, KY from Oregon, KY?

The driving distance from Louisa, KY to Oregon, KY is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.27 mi
02h 44m
Flight
121.67 mi
195.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.67 mi
Kilometers
195.81 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.27 mi
Kilometers
272.42 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oregon
Thu, Oct 15, 11:36 PM EDT
Return by in Louisa
Fri, Oct 16, 2:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisa
2026-10-15T20:51
Arrive Oregon
Thu, Oct 15, 11:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisa
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
Salt Lick
KY

Human settlement in Bath County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Louisa
83.8 mi
01h 22m
To Oregon
85.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 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 Louisa and Oregon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Madison Street

    1846 ft · 35 sec · East Madison Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old US Hwy 23

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old US Hwy 23

  3. 3

    Turn right

    21.3 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1610 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    108.6 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington

    2152 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West New Circle Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  15. 15

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

    1343 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.7 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 Louisa 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Hwy 23
110 mi · 65%
Bluegrass Parkway
12.2 mi · 7%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 3%
US 127 South
4.94 mi · 3%
Versailles Road
4.51 mi · 3%
I 64 West
2.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old US Hwy 23

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 57m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
121.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salt Lick
01h 22m from Louisa
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Louisa 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 Louisa to Oregon?

The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Salt Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Louisa and 85.4 miles from Oregon.

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

The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.85 one way or $47.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Louisa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oregon.

Stop Ideas Near Salt Lick

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

61 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

88 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

94 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

108 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisa and Oregon. Straight-line distance: 121.67 mi (195.81 km).

Louisa

#1 Louisa

City in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA

Population2,325
Coordinates38.1142500, -82.6032100
Altitude178
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: East Madison Street (-82.603344, 38.114434)
End: Oregon Road (-84.823402, 37.912265)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.61 L · about $23.85
Round trip
$47.70
11.94 gal · 45.22 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $23.85 $47.70
Mid-grade $4.56 $27.22 $54.45
Premium $5.00 $29.84 $59.68
Diesel $6.12 $36.52 $73.04

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

There is no time difference between Louisa and Oregon. The current time is 20:51:43.

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.