How far is Oklahoma, KY from Louisville, KY?

The driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Louisville, KY is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
90.6 mi
02h 12m
Flight
73.38 mi
118.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.38 mi
Kilometers
118.09 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.6 mi
Kilometers
145.81 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:51 PM EDT
Return by in Oklahoma
Thu, Oct 15, 9:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oklahoma
2026-10-15T16:39
Arrive Louisville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
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
45.3 mi
01h 06m
To Louisville
45.3 mi
01h 06m

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
84°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto 7th Street Road

    3128 ft · 1 min · 7th Street Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 7th Street Road

    2 mi · 4 min · 7th Street Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South 7th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South 7th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South 9th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South 9th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Roy Wilkins Avenue

    2399 ft · 46 sec · Roy Wilkins Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Liberty Street

    1865 ft · 53 sec · West Liberty Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    86 m · 15 sec · South 5th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    67 m · 8 sec · West Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hardinsburg Road
69.5 mi · 77%
7th Street Road
2.61 mi · 3%
South 9th Street
1.15 mi · 1%
South 7th Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Roy Wilkins Avenue
0.45 mi · 1%
West Liberty Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Hardinsburg Road

Continue straight

52 mi · 01h 07m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
73.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irvington
01h 06m 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 Louisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 45.3 miles from Oklahoma and 45.3 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oklahoma and Louisville, 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 Louisville.

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 Louisville. Straight-line distance: 73.38 mi (118.09 km).

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#1 Oklahoma

Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6617200, -86.8772100
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Louisville

#2 Louisville

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.

Population760,026
Coordinates38.2542400, -85.7594100
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma (-86.87721, 37.66172)
End: Louisville (-85.75941, 38.25424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.1 L · about $12.78
Round trip
$25.57
6.4 gal · 24.2 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $12.78 $25.57
Mid-grade $4.56 $14.59 $29.18
Premium $5.00 $15.99 $31.99
Diesel $6.12 $19.57 $39.15

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 Louisville, KY. The current time in Oklahoma is 16:39:11, although it is 17:39:11 in Louisville.

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.