How far is Oklahoma, KY from Sturgis, KY?

The driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Sturgis, KY is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.39 mi
01h 45m
Flight
61.1 mi
98.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.1 mi
Kilometers
98.33 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.39 mi
Kilometers
132.6 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sturgis
Sun, May 24, 5:11 PM CDT
Return by in Oklahoma
Sun, May 24, 6:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oklahoma
2026-05-24T15:26
Arrive Sturgis
Sun, May 24, 5:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 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
Henderson
KY

City in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States

From Oklahoma
41.1 mi
00h 52m
To Sturgis
41.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
76°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 mi · 14 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1122 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Wendell Ford Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson

    2333 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Continue on US 41 South: Madisonville

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South: Morganfield

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Henderson Bypass

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Henderson Bypass

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Green Street

    16.7 mi · 19 min · South Green Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Audubon Parkway West
23.7 mi · 29%
South Green Street
16.7 mi · 20%
Main Street
13 mi · 16%
Wendell Ford Expressway
7.66 mi · 9%
Henderson Bypass
4.74 mi · 6%
US 41 South
2.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Audubon Parkway West

Continue straight

23.2 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 52m from Oklahoma
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oklahoma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sturgis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Oklahoma and 41.3 miles from Sturgis.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oklahoma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sturgis.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

15 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

51 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma and Sturgis. Straight-line distance: 61.1 mi (98.33 km).

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#1 Oklahoma

Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6617200, -86.8772100
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Sturgis

#2 Sturgis

Human settlement in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,792
Coordinates37.5467100, -87.9839100
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma (-86.87721, 37.66172)
End: Sturgis (-87.98391, 37.54671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.01 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.95
5.82 gal · 22.02 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.97 $21.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.38 $24.75
Premium $4.65 $13.54 $27.09
Diesel $5.30 $15.43 $30.87

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Oklahoma and Sturgis. The current time is 15:26:27.

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.