How far is Oklahoma, KY from Jackson, KY?
The driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Jackson, KY is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.4 miles (308 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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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Flight Distance
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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 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oklahoma and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma and Jackson.
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Start on the route
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
39.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Public Square
13 m · 1 sec · Public Square
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Exit the roundabout onto Public Square
24 m · 1 sec · Public Square
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left
820 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
29.6 mi · 32 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
3052 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
3252 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
571 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
2515 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway
42.6 mi · 46 min · Mountain Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on KY 15
159 m · 7 sec · KY 15
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road
2859 ft · 43 sec · Park Road
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
786 ft · 19 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1029 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Brown Street
76 m · 7 sec · Brown Street
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Turn right onto College Avenue
21 m · 7 sec · College Avenue
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Turn left onto Hurst Lane
14 m · 2 sec · Hurst Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hurst Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oklahoma and Jackson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bluegrass Parkway
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oklahoma and Mostly Clear near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma to Jackson?
The road trip is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Willisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Oklahoma and 119.9 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.4 miles (308 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 7:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.83 one way or $63.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oklahoma and Jackson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oklahoma and Mostly Clear near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Willisburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willisburg.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 191.37 mi (307.98 km).
#1 Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6617200, -86.8772100 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,917 |
| Coordinates | 37.5531500, -83.3835100 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-83.38351, 37.55315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.83 | $63.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.90 | $71.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.28 | $78.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.77 | $89.53 |
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
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