How far is Oregon, KY from Fern Creek, KY?
The driving distance from Oregon, KY to Fern Creek, KY is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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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 01h 17m.
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.
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oregon and Fern Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon and Fern Creek.
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Start on Oregon Road
2.1 mi · 8 min · Oregon Road
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Turn right onto Louisville Road
9.3 mi · 11 min · Louisville Road
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Continue on Bypass North
2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North
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Turn left onto Alton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Alton Road
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Continue on Graefenburg Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Graefenburg Road
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Turn left
1711 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway
1408 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31E, US 150: Bardstown, Louisville
2220 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Bardstown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bardstown Road
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
987 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Fern Creek Road
47 m · 9 sec · Fern Creek Road
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Continue on Fern Creek Road
28 m · 4 sec · Fern Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fern Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oregon and Fern Creek.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Graefenburg Road
Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oregon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fern Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oregon to Fern Creek?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Oregon and 30 miles from Fern Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.43 one way or $16.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oregon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fern Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville
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 Shelbyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oregon and Fern Creek. Straight-line distance: 44.96 mi (72.36 km).
#1 Oregon
Oregon is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9123000, -84.8235600 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fern Creek
City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 18,409 |
| Coordinates | 38.1597900, -85.5877400 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fern Creek (-85.58774, 38.15979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $9.62 | $19.24 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $10.55 | $21.09 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $12.91 | $25.81 |
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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