How far is Oklahoma, KY from Dawson Springs, KY?

The driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Dawson Springs, KY is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.7 mi
01h 40m
Flight
56.3 mi
90.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.3 mi
Kilometers
90.6 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.7 mi
Kilometers
126.66 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dawson Springs
Sun, Apr 12, 4:52 PM CDT
Return by in Oklahoma
Sun, Apr 12, 6:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oklahoma
2026-04-12T15:11
Arrive Dawson Springs
Sun, Apr 12, 4:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Central City
KY

City in Nebraska, United States

From Oklahoma
39.3 mi
00h 50m
To Dawson Springs
39.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma and Dawson Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11.2 mi · 20 min

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    877 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kentucky 140

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Kentucky 140

  4. 4

    Turn left

    20.4 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1116 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    19.6 mi · 21 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 109: Dawson Springs, Providence

    1827 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Charleston Road

    1114 ft · 22 sec · Charleston Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Industrial Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Industrial Parkway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Arcadia Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Arcadia Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
33.2 mi · 42%
Kentucky 140
6.48 mi · 8%
Industrial Parkway
1.64 mi · 2%
East Arcadia Avenue
0.91 mi · 1%
KY 109
0.35 mi
Charleston Road
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

20.4 mi · 00h 23m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
56.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central City
00h 50m from Oklahoma
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oklahoma and Mostly Sunny near Dawson Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma to Dawson Springs?

The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Oklahoma and 39.4 miles from Dawson Springs.

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

The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.48 one way or $20.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oklahoma and Mostly Sunny near Dawson Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Central City

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

34 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Evansville, IN

85 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Clarksville, TN

88 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma and Dawson Springs. Straight-line distance: 56.3 mi (90.6 km).

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#1 Oklahoma

Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6617200, -86.8772100
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Dawson Springs

#2 Dawson Springs

City in Kentucky, United States of America

Population2,629
Coordinates37.1672700, -87.6925100
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma (-86.87721, 37.66172)
End: Dawson Springs (-87.69251, 37.16727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.51 L · about $10.48
Round trip
$20.97
5.56 gal · 21.02 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.48 $20.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.82 $23.65
Premium $4.65 $12.94 $25.88
Diesel $5.30 $14.75 $29.49

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Oklahoma and Dawson Springs. The current time is 15:11:14.

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.