How far is Oklahoma, KY from Whitesburg, KY?

The driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Whitesburg, KY is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.85 mi
05h 49m
Flight
225.48 mi
362.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.48 mi
Kilometers
362.87 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.85 mi
Kilometers
464.86 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitesburg
Sat, May 30, 10:11 AM EDT
Return by in Oklahoma
Sat, May 30, 3:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oklahoma
2026-05-30T03:22
Arrive Whitesburg
Sat, May 30, 9:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:49 PM to 2:49 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
5:22 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
Junction City
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Oklahoma
144.3 mi
02h 54m
To Whitesburg
144.5 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 80, Hal Rogers Parkway: London, Somerset

    1174 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1127 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    132 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Turn right

    29.5 mi · 34 min

  31. 31

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1309 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Main Street

    866 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Webb Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · North Webb Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Webb Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hal Rogers Parkway
63.7 mi · 22%
Bardstown Road
33.5 mi · 12%
Western Kentucky Parkway
29.6 mi · 10%
Danville Road
29 mi · 10%
Bluegrass Parkway
23.8 mi · 8%
South Daniel Boone Trail
20.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Hal Rogers Parkway

Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway

59.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.4 mi
225.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction City
02h 54m from Oklahoma
Leave By
5:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Oklahoma and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Whitesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Oklahoma and 144.5 miles from Whitesburg.

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

The direct path is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 5:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.43 one way or $76.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oklahoma and Whitesburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Oklahoma and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Whitesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Junction City

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

113 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma and Whitesburg. Straight-line distance: 225.48 mi (362.87 km).

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#1 Oklahoma

Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6617200, -86.8772100
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Whitesburg

#2 Whitesburg

City in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,813
Coordinates37.1184300, -82.8268300
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma (-86.87721, 37.66172)
End: Whitesburg (-82.82683, 37.11843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.19 gal
38.58 L · about $38.43
Round trip
$76.85
20.38 gal · 77.16 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.1 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.43 $76.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.34 $86.68
Premium $4.65 $47.42 $94.85
Diesel $5.30 $54.05 $108.10

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oklahoma, KY and Whitesburg, KY. The current time in Oklahoma is 03:22:11, although it is 04:22:11 in Whitesburg.

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.