How far is Oklahoma, KY from Cynthiana, KY?

The driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Cynthiana, KY is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.89 mi
03h 50m
Flight
149.33 mi
240.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.33 mi
Kilometers
240.32 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.89 mi
Kilometers
287.9 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cynthiana
Fri, Apr 17, 8:52 PM EDT
Return by in Oklahoma
Fri, Apr 17, 11:42 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 Cynthiana
Fri, Apr 17, 7:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oklahoma
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Okolona
KY

City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Oklahoma
89.4 mi
01h 55m
To Cynthiana
89.5 mi
01h 55m

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
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    10.9 mi · 19 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hardinsburg Road

    17.5 mi · 29 min · Hardinsburg Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    43.9 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    2743 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    24.7 mi · 28 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington

    3233 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    49.4 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Georgetown

    1948 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Paynes Depot Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Paynes Depot Road

  12. 12

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

    119 m · 7 sec · Frankfort Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Paris Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Paris Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cherry Blossom Way

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Cherry Blossom Way

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cynthiana Road

    15 mi · 21 min · Cynthiana Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Paris Pike

    46 m · 7 sec · Paris Pike

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Paris Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Paris Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on John Hunt Morgan Bridge

    108 m · 13 sec · John Hunt Morgan Bridge

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Bridge Street

    999 ft · 33 sec · West Bridge Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1023 ft · 33 sec · South Church Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hardinsburg Road
61.4 mi · 34%
I 64 East
50.1 mi · 28%
Gene Snyder Freeway
24.7 mi · 14%
Cynthiana Road
15 mi · 8%
Paynes Depot Road
4.11 mi · 2%
Cherry Blossom Way
2.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

49.4 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
149.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okolona
01h 55m from Oklahoma
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Okolona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Oklahoma and 89.5 miles from Cynthiana.

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

The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.80 one way or $47.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Okolona

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

14 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma and Cynthiana. Straight-line distance: 149.33 mi (240.32 km).

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#1 Oklahoma

Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6617200, -86.8772100
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Cynthiana

#2 Cynthiana

City in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States

Population6,300
Coordinates38.3903500, -84.2941000
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma (-86.87721, 37.66172)
End: Cynthiana (-84.2941, 38.39035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.9 L · about $23.80
Round trip
$47.59
12.62 gal · 47.8 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.80 $47.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.84 $53.67
Premium $4.65 $29.37 $58.73
Diesel $5.30 $33.47 $66.94

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oklahoma, KY and Cynthiana, KY. The current time in Oklahoma is 16:01:13, although it is 17:01:13 in Cynthiana.

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.