How far is Oklahoma, KY from Prestonsburg, KY?

The driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Prestonsburg, KY is about 272 miles (437.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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
272.01 mi
05h 25m
Flight
224.54 mi
361.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.54 mi
Kilometers
361.36 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.01 mi
Kilometers
437.75 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prestonsburg
Sun, Apr 12, 9:37 PM EDT
Return by in Oklahoma
Mon, Apr 13, 2:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oklahoma
2026-04-12T15:11
Arrive Prestonsburg
Sun, Apr 12, 8:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:26 PM to 2:26 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
6:08 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
Lawrenceburg
KY

4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States

From Oklahoma
135.8 mi
02h 42m
To Prestonsburg
136.2 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

    2735 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland

    2515 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Mountain Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on Old Middle Creek Road

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Old Middle Creek Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Lake Drive

    2484 ft · 49 sec · North Lake Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mountain Parkway
81.7 mi · 30%
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 26%
Western Kentucky Parkway
29.6 mi · 11%
I 64 East
16.6 mi · 6%
Old Middle Creek Road
12.4 mi · 5%
New Circle Road
5.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mountain Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway

81.7 mi · 01h 28m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
224.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceburg
02h 42m from Oklahoma
Leave By
6:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oklahoma and Mostly Clear near Prestonsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272 miles (437.7 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Oklahoma and 136.2 miles from Prestonsburg.

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

The direct path is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 6:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.26 one way or $70.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma and Prestonsburg. Straight-line distance: 224.54 mi (361.36 km).

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#1 Oklahoma

Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6617200, -86.8772100
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Prestonsburg

#2 Prestonsburg

City and county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky

Population3,460
Coordinates37.6656500, -82.7715500
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma (-86.87721, 37.66172)
End: Prestonsburg (-82.77155, 37.66565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.35 gal
35.39 L · about $35.26
Round trip
$70.52
18.7 gal · 70.78 L
Estimated CO2
83.1 kg one way
Round trip: 166.2 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.26 $70.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.77 $79.53
Premium $4.65 $43.51 $87.03
Diesel $5.30 $49.59 $99.18

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oklahoma, KY and Prestonsburg, KY. The current time in Oklahoma is 15:11:34, although it is 16:11:34 in Prestonsburg.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.