How far is Oklahoma, KY from Saint Matthews, KY?
The driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Saint Matthews, KY is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oklahoma and Saint Matthews.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma and Saint Matthews.
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Start on the route
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
10.9 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Hardinsburg Road
17.5 mi · 29 min · Hardinsburg Road
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Turn right
3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
51.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway
819 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
2600 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1932: Breckenridge Lane
1298 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KY 1932 North: Breckenridge Lane
1204 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 1932 North: Breckenridge Lane
948 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Breckenridge Lane
2 mi · 5 min · Breckenridge Lane
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Turn left onto Shelbyville Road
80 m · 10 sec · Shelbyville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Lexington Road
94 m · 17 sec · Lexington Road
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Turn sharp left onto Frankfort Avenue
130 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shelbyville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oklahoma and Saint Matthews.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Hardinsburg Road
Continue straight
51.2 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oklahoma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Matthews.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma to Saint Matthews?
The road trip is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 48.6 miles from Oklahoma and 48.7 miles from Saint Matthews.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.70 one way or $27.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oklahoma and Saint Matthews, 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 Saint Matthews.
Stop Ideas Near Irvington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma and Saint Matthews. Straight-line distance: 78.08 mi (125.65 km).
#1 Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6617200, -86.8772100 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Matthews
City
| Population | 17,985 |
| Coordinates | 38.2528500, -85.6557900 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Matthews (-85.65579, 38.25285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $4.00 | $13.70 | $27.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $15.64 | $31.28 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $17.14 | $34.29 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $20.98 | $41.96 |
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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