How far is Oregon, KY from Dawson Springs, KY?
The driving distance from Oregon, KY to Dawson Springs, KY is about 183 miles (294.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oregon and Dawson Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon and Dawson Springs.
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Start on Oregon Road
2.1 mi · 8 min · Oregon Road
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Turn right onto Louisville Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · Louisville Road
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Turn left
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
1286 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 109: Dawson Springs, Providence
1827 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Charleston Road
1114 ft · 22 sec · Charleston Road
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Continue on Industrial Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Industrial Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Arcadia Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · East Arcadia Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
6 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oregon and Dawson Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oregon and Sunny near Dawson Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oregon to Dawson Springs?
The road trip is about 183 miles (294.5 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Clarkson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Oregon and 91.7 miles from Dawson Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.81 one way or $51.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oregon and Dawson Springs, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oregon and Sunny near Dawson Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Clarkson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarkson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oregon and Dawson Springs. Straight-line distance: 165.38 mi (266.16 km).
#1 Oregon
Oregon is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9123000, -84.8235600 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dawson Springs
City in Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,629 |
| Coordinates | 37.1672700, -87.6925100 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dawson Springs (-87.69251, 37.16727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $32.29 | $64.57 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $39.52 | $79.03 |
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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