How far is Oklahoma, KY from Columbia, KY?

The driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Columbia, KY is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
128.71 mi
02h 45m
Flight
94.49 mi
152.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.49 mi
Kilometers
152.07 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.71 mi
Kilometers
207.14 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Fri, Apr 17, 6:46 PM CDT
Return by in Oklahoma
Fri, Apr 17, 9:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oklahoma
2026-04-17T16:01
Arrive Columbia
Fri, Apr 17, 6:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

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

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

From Oklahoma
64.3 mi
01h 22m
To Columbia
64.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    39.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Public Square

    13 m · 1 sec · Public Square

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Public Square

    24 m · 1 sec · Public Square

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    820 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    29.9 mi · 32 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincoln Parkway

    12 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Parkway

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbellsville Road

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Campbellsville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hodgenville Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Hodgenville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Campbellsville Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Campbellsville Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on New Columbia Road

    10.3 mi · 12 min · New Columbia Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Campbellsville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Campbellsville Street

    2470 ft · 44 sec · Campbellsville Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    43 m · 2 sec · Public Square

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
29.9 mi · 23%
Campbellsville Road
20.7 mi · 16%
Hodgenville Road
12.3 mi · 10%
Lincoln Parkway
12 mi · 9%
New Columbia Road
10.3 mi · 8%
Campbellsville Bypass
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

39.1 mi · 01h 03m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
94.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
01h 22m from Oklahoma
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.3 miles from Oklahoma and 64.4 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

63 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 94.49 mi (152.07 km).

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#1 Oklahoma

Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6617200, -86.8772100
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

City in Adair County, Kentucky, United States

Population4,902
Coordinates37.1028400, -85.3063500
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma (-86.87721, 37.66172)
End: Columbia (-85.30635, 37.10284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.19 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.24
9.08 gal · 34.38 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.12 $34.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.31 $38.62
Premium $4.65 $21.13 $42.26
Diesel $5.30 $24.08 $48.16

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Oklahoma and Columbia. The current time is 16:01:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.