How far is Mount Vernon, KY from Oregon, KY?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, KY to Oregon, KY is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
58.42 mi
01h 09m
Flight
46.83 mi
75.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.83 mi
Kilometers
75.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.42 mi
Kilometers
94.02 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oregon
Thu, Oct 15, 9:08 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 10:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-10-15T19:59
Arrive Oregon
Thu, Oct 15, 9:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
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
Junction City
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Mount Vernon
28.2 mi
00h 34m
To Oregon
30.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 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 Mount Vernon and Oregon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Oregon.

  1. 1

    Start on South Daniel Boone Trail

    5 m · 2 sec · South Daniel Boone Trail

  2. 2

    Continue on Crab Orchard Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Crab Orchard Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Stanford Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wilderness Road

    131 m · 15 sec · Wilderness Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Maple Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Maple Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Harrodsburg Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrodsburg Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Harrodsburg Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Harrodsburg Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Danville Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Danville Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Louisville Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Louisville Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    55 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Oregon Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Oregon Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oregon Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Oregon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crab Orchard Road
29 mi · 50%
Louisville Road
8.39 mi · 14%
Danville Road
6.96 mi · 12%
Stanford Road
4.6 mi · 8%
Harrodsburg Road
3.34 mi · 6%
Oregon Road
2.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Crab Orchard Road

Continue on Crab Orchard Road

29 mi · 00h 34m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction City
00h 34m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon to Oregon?

The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Mount Vernon and 30.3 miles from Oregon.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.23 one way or $16.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Vernon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oregon.

Stop Ideas Near Junction City

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

113 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Oregon. Straight-line distance: 46.83 mi (75.36 km).

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#1 Mount Vernon

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

Population2,499
Coordinates37.3528600, -84.3404900
Altitude360
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: South Daniel Boone Trail (-84.340486, 37.352867)
End: Oregon Road (-84.823402, 37.912265)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $8.23
Round trip
$16.46
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $8.23 $16.46
Mid-grade $4.56 $9.39 $18.79
Premium $5.00 $10.30 $20.59
Diesel $6.12 $12.60 $25.20

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 Mount Vernon and Oregon. The current time is 19:59:03.

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.