How far is Morehead, KY from Oklahoma, KY?

The driving distance from Morehead, KY to Oklahoma, KY is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
42.96 mi
01h 05m
Flight
31.58 mi
50.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.58 mi
Kilometers
50.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.96 mi
Kilometers
69.13 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma
Thu, Oct 15, 5:52 PM CDT
Return by in Morehead
Thu, Oct 15, 6:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morehead
2026-10-15T16:46
Arrive Oklahoma
Thu, Oct 15, 5:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morehead
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
Livermore
KY

City in Kentucky

From Morehead
22.6 mi
00h 33m
To Oklahoma
20.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morehead and Oklahoma.

  1. 1

    Start on St-1122

    2332 ft · 2 min · St-1122

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto St-1120

    144 m · 22 sec · St-1120

  3. 3

    Turn right onto St-1065

    638 ft · 28 sec · St-1065

  4. 4

    Continue on Minuteman Road

    573 ft · 30 sec · Minuteman Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cherry Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 9 min · South Cherry Hill Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on South Cherry Hill Road

    2003 ft · 2 min · South Cherry Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Phillip Stone Way

    22.8 mi · 27 min · Phillip Stone Way

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kentucky 140

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Kentucky 140

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    877 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Kentucky 764

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kentucky 764

  12. 12

    Continue on Kentucky 764

    10.2 mi · 18 min · Kentucky 764

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillip Stone Way
22.8 mi · 53%
Kentucky 764
11.2 mi · 26%
Kentucky 140
6.48 mi · 15%
South Cherry Hill Road
2.64 mi · 6%
Front Street
1.16 mi · 3%
St-1122
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Phillip Stone Way

Turn left onto Phillip Stone Way

22.8 mi · 00h 27m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
00h 33m from Morehead
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Morehead and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morehead to Oklahoma?

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Morehead and 20.3 miles from Oklahoma.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Morehead and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma.

Stop Ideas Near Livermore

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

34 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Evansville, IN

66 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Clarksville, TN

109 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morehead and Oklahoma. Straight-line distance: 31.58 mi (50.83 km).

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#1 Morehead

County seat in Kentucky

Population7,622
Coordinates37.2711500, -87.1763800
Altitude153
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: St-1122 (-87.17679, 37.270795)
End: KY 764 (-86.877254, 37.66173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.74 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.14
3.04 gal · 11.48 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $6.07 $12.14
Mid-grade $4.56 $6.93 $13.86
Premium $5.00 $7.60 $15.19
Diesel $6.12 $9.30 $18.60

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 Morehead and Oklahoma. The current time is 16:46:03.

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.