How far is Oklahoma, KY from Mount Vernon, KY?
The driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Mount Vernon, KY is about 174 miles (280.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oklahoma and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma and Mount Vernon.
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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
23.8 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bardstown
1394 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Springfield Road
5.6 mi · 6 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on Bardstown Road
9.2 mi · 11 min · Bardstown Road
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Keep slight left
28 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right
24.3 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass
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Continue on Stanford Road
2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road
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Continue on Danville Road
29 mi · 34 min · Danville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Daniel Boone Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oklahoma and Mount Vernon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Oklahoma and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 174 miles (280.1 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Oklahoma and 87.1 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oklahoma and Mount Vernon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Oklahoma and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near New Haven
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 New Haven.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 140.66 mi (226.37 km).
#1 Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6617200, -86.8772100 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Vernon
City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
| Population | 2,499 |
| Coordinates | 37.3528600, -84.3404900 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Vernon (-84.34049, 37.35286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.15 | $46.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.11 | $52.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.58 | $57.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.57 | $65.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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