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

The driving distance from Mount Washington, KY to Oregon, KY is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
53.06 mi
01h 00m
Flight
40.47 mi
65.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.47 mi
Kilometers
65.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.06 mi
Kilometers
85.39 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oregon
Thu, Oct 15, 7:43 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Washington
Thu, Oct 15, 8:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Washington
2026-10-15T18:43
Arrive Oregon
Thu, Oct 15, 7:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Washington
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
Willisburg
KY

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

From Mount Washington
26.5 mi
00h 30m
To Oregon
26.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
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 Washington and Oregon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    41 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Bardstown Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Bardstown Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bardstown Road; Louisville Road

    123 m · 5 sec · Bardstown Road; Louisville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road

    1173 ft · 15 sec · Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Louisville Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Louisville Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto High Grove Lane

    1314 ft · 59 sec · High Grove Lane

  9. 9

    Continue on Cr-1320

    150 m · 22 sec · Cr-1320

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Colonel Cox Road North

    158 m · 10 sec · Colonel Cox Road North

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    36 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Highgrove Road

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Highgrove Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highgrove Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Highgrove Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Fairfield Hill Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fairfield Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    712 ft · 17 sec · Bardstown Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Springfield Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Springfield Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight

    703 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    25.2 mi · 27 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  21. 21

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

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    74 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Oregon Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Oregon Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oregon Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Washington 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
25.2 mi · 47%
Highgrove Road
9.5 mi · 18%
US 127 South
4.85 mi · 9%
Louisville Road
3.94 mi · 7%
Springfield Road
3.24 mi · 6%
Oregon Road
2.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

25.2 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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willisburg
00h 30m from Mount Washington
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Washington 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 Washington to Oregon?

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Willisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Mount Washington and 26.5 miles from Oregon.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Willisburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

74 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Washington and Oregon. Straight-line distance: 40.47 mi (65.13 km).

Mount Washington

#1 Mount Washington

Highest mountain in the US state of New Hampshire

Population14,907
Coordinates38.0500600, -85.5457900
Altitude215
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: (-85.545736, 38.050146)
End: Oregon Road (-84.823402, 37.912265)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $7.47
Round trip
$14.94
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $7.47 $14.94
Mid-grade $4.56 $8.53 $17.05
Premium $5.00 $9.35 $18.69
Diesel $6.12 $11.44 $22.88

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 Washington and Oregon. The current time is 18:43:03.

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.