How far is Oklahoma, KY from Middlesboro, KY?

The driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Middlesboro, KY is about 252.3 miles (406 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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
252.3 mi
05h 10m
Flight
188.68 mi
303.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.68 mi
Kilometers
303.65 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.3 mi
Kilometers
406.04 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middlesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 10:46 PM EDT
Return by in Oklahoma
Fri, Oct 16, 2:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oklahoma
2026-10-15T16:36
Arrive Middlesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 9:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 2:10 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
6:40 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
Perryville
KY

City in Boyle County, Kentucky

From Oklahoma
126.1 mi
02h 35m
To Middlesboro
126.3 mi
02h 35m

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
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    39.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Public Square

    13 m · 1 sec · Public Square

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Public Square

    24 m · 1 sec · Public Square

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    820 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    29.6 mi · 32 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Bardstown

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Springfield Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Bardstown Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Danville Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Danville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail

    2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  26. 26

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  28. 28

    Continue on Wilderness Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Wilderness Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Pineville Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pineville Road

  30. 30

    Continue on 12th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 12th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Cumberland Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Cumberland Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    155 m · 28 sec · 21st Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Lothbury Avenue

    53 m · 8 sec · Lothbury Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lothbury Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bardstown Road
33.5 mi · 13%
South Daniel Boone Trail
31.8 mi · 13%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 12%
Western Kentucky Parkway
29.6 mi · 12%
Danville Road
29 mi · 11%
Bluegrass Parkway
23.8 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

39.1 mi · 01h 03m

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
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.6 mi
188.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perryville
02h 35m from Oklahoma
Leave By
6:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oklahoma and Sunny near Middlesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 252.3 miles (406 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Perryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from Oklahoma and 126.3 miles from Middlesboro.

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

The direct path is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.6 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 6:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.56 one way or $71.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oklahoma and Middlesboro, 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 Sunny near Middlesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Perryville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma and Middlesboro. Straight-line distance: 188.68 mi (303.65 km).

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#1 Oklahoma

Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6617200, -86.8772100
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Middlesboro

#2 Middlesboro

City in Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population10,730
Coordinates36.6084200, -83.7165800
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma (-86.87721, 37.66172)
End: Middlesboro (-83.71658, 36.60842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.9 gal
33.7 L · about $35.56
Round trip
$71.11
17.8 gal · 67.4 L
Estimated CO2
79.1 kg one way
Round trip: 158.2 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $35.56 $71.11
Mid-grade $4.56 $40.58 $81.17
Premium $5.00 $44.48 $88.96
Diesel $6.12 $54.44 $108.88

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 Middlesboro, KY. The current time in Oklahoma is 16:36:36, although it is 17:36:36 in Middlesboro.

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.