How far is Nortonville, KY from Oregon, KY?

The driving distance from Nortonville, KY to Oregon, KY is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
168.59 mi
02h 36m
Flight
152.4 mi
245.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.4 mi
Kilometers
245.26 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.59 mi
Kilometers
271.32 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oregon
Thu, Oct 15, 9:27 PM EDT
Return by in Nortonville
Thu, Oct 15, 11:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nortonville
2026-10-15T17:50
Arrive Oregon
Thu, Oct 15, 8:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nortonville
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
Clarkson
KY

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

From Nortonville
84.1 mi
01h 18m
To Oregon
84.4 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SSW
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 Nortonville and Oregon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1136 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Greenville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Greenville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto I 69 North: Henderson

    1.4 km · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    2592 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  12. 12

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

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    74 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Oregon Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Oregon Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oregon Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nortonville 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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 58%
Bluegrass Parkway
58.1 mi · 34%
US 127 South
4.85 mi · 3%
I 65 North
2.32 mi · 1%
Oregon Road
2.11 mi · 1%
Greenville Road
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

98.2 mi · 01h 45m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
152.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarkson
01h 18m from Nortonville
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nortonville 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 Nortonville to Oregon?

The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Clarkson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Nortonville and 84.4 miles from Oregon.

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

The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.77 one way or $47.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nortonville and Oregon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clarkson

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

93 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

113 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nortonville and Oregon. Straight-line distance: 152.4 mi (245.26 km).

Nortonville

#1 Nortonville

City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,147
Coordinates37.1908800, -87.4527800
Altitude123
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: Main Street (-87.452956, 37.19092)
End: Oregon Road (-84.823402, 37.912265)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.52 L · about $23.77
Round trip
$47.54
11.9 gal · 45.04 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $23.77 $47.54
Mid-grade $4.56 $27.13 $54.26
Premium $5.00 $29.74 $59.48
Diesel $6.12 $36.40 $72.79

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nortonville, KY and Oregon, KY. The current time in Nortonville is 17:50:56, although it is 18:50:56 in Oregon.

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.