How far is Oklahoma, KY from Fern Creek, KY?

The driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Fern Creek, KY is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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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
96.11 mi
02h 11m
Flight
78.26 mi
125.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.26 mi
Kilometers
125.95 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.11 mi
Kilometers
154.68 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fern Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 7:49 PM EDT
Return by in Oklahoma
Thu, Oct 15, 9:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oklahoma
2026-10-15T16:37
Arrive Fern Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 6:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Irvington
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Oklahoma
48 mi
01h 05m
To Fern Creek
48.1 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma and Fern Creek.

  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

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31E, US 150: Louisville, Bardstown

    2164 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bardstown Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    987 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Fern Creek Road

    47 m · 9 sec · Fern Creek Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Fern Creek Road

    28 m · 4 sec · Fern Creek Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fern Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hardinsburg Road
61.4 mi · 64%
Gene Snyder Freeway
16.6 mi · 17%
Bardstown Road
1.43 mi · 1%
KY 841 East
0.52 mi · 1%
US 31E
0.41 mi
Jefferson Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Hardinsburg Road

Continue straight

43.9 mi · 00h 52m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
78.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irvington
01h 05m from Oklahoma
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oklahoma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fern Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma to Fern Creek?

The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Irvington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Oklahoma and 48.1 miles from Fern Creek.

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

The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.54 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oklahoma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fern Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Irvington

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

62 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

113 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma and Fern Creek. Straight-line distance: 78.26 mi (125.95 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Oklahoma

Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6617200, -86.8772100
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fern Creek

City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population18,409
Coordinates38.1597900, -85.5877400
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma (-86.87721, 37.66172)
End: Fern Creek (-85.58774, 38.15979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.84 L · about $13.54
Round trip
$27.09
6.78 gal · 25.68 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $13.54 $27.09
Mid-grade $4.56 $15.46 $30.92
Premium $5.00 $16.94 $33.89
Diesel $6.12 $20.74 $41.47

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 Oklahoma, KY and Fern Creek, KY. The current time in Oklahoma is 16:37:31, although it is 17:37:31 in Fern Creek.

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.