How far is Oregon, KY from Carrollton, KY?

The driving distance from Oregon, KY to Carrollton, KY is about 72 miles (115.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.94 mi
01h 44m
Flight
56.5 mi
90.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.5 mi
Kilometers
90.93 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.94 mi
Kilometers
115.78 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Sun, May 24, 4:34 PM EDT
Return by in Oregon
Sun, May 24, 6:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oregon
2026-05-24T14:49
Arrive Carrollton
Sun, May 24, 4:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oregon
9:30 PM EDT
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
Frankfort
KY

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

From Oregon
36 mi
00h 52m
To Carrollton
36 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oregon and Carrollton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oregon and Carrollton.

  1. 1

    Start on Oregon Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Oregon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Louisville Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Louisville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Bypass North

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North

  4. 4

    Continue on Frankfort Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Frankfort Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Road

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Lawrenceburg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Frankfort Connector

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wilkinson Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Holmes Street

    108 m · 5 sec · Holmes Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Owenton Road

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Owenton Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    6.6 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Waverly Road

    91 m · 11 sec · Waverly Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Crittenden Street

    939 ft · 19 sec · Crittenden Street

  14. 14

    Continue on KY 355

    12.3 mi · 22 min · KY 355

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.4 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oregon and Carrollton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Owenton Road
16.3 mi · 23%
KY 355
12.3 mi · 17%
Louisville Road
9.32 mi · 13%
Lawrenceburg Road
6.16 mi · 9%
West Frankfort Connector
2.83 mi · 4%
Bypass North
2.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Owenton Road

Continue on Owenton Road

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
00h 52m from Oregon
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oregon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oregon to Carrollton?

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.8 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Oregon and 36 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oregon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

106 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oregon and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 56.5 mi (90.93 km).

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#1 Oregon

Oregon is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.9123000, -84.8235600
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Carrollton

#2 Carrollton

County seat in Kentucky

Population3,806
Coordinates38.6809000, -85.1794000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Oregon (-84.82356, 37.9123)
End: Carrollton (-85.1794, 38.6809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.61 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.08 gal · 19.22 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.80 $21.61
Premium $4.65 $11.82 $23.64
Diesel $5.30 $13.47 $26.94

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 Oregon and Carrollton. The current time is 14:49:10.

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.