How far is Oregon, KY from Louisa, KY?

The driving distance from Oregon, KY to Louisa, KY is about 167.8 miles (270 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.75 mi
03h 16m
Flight
121.67 mi
195.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.67 mi
Kilometers
195.81 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.75 mi
Kilometers
269.97 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisa
Thu, Oct 15, 5:58 PM EDT
Return by in Oregon
Thu, Oct 15, 9:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oregon
2026-10-15T14:42
Arrive Louisa
Thu, Oct 15, 5:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oregon
9:00 PM EDT
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
Salt Lick
KY

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

From Oregon
83.7 mi
01h 38m
To Louisa
84 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oregon Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Oregon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Louisville Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Louisville Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    2316 ft · 57 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    12 mi · 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

    2735 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland

    2515 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland

    1678 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Louisa Road

    21.1 mi · 24 min · Louisa Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 23

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old US Hwy 23

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1846 ft · 31 sec · Madison Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Madison Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
110 mi · 65%
Louisa Road
21.1 mi · 13%
Bluegrass Parkway
12 mi · 7%
New Circle Road
5.65 mi · 3%
Louisville Road
4.9 mi · 3%
Versailles Road
4.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight left

93 mi · 01h 40m

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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
121.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salt Lick
01h 38m from Oregon
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oregon and Rain Showers Likely near Louisa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.8 miles (270 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Salt Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from Oregon and 84 miles from Louisa.

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

The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.65 one way or $47.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oregon and Rain Showers Likely near Louisa.

Stop Ideas Near Salt Lick

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

61 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

88 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

94 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

108 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oregon and Louisa. Straight-line distance: 121.67 mi (195.81 km).

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#1 Oregon

Oregon is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.9123000, -84.8235600
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Louisa

#2 Louisa

City in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA

Population2,325
Coordinates38.1142500, -82.6032100
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Oregon (-84.82356, 37.9123)
End: Louisa (-82.60321, 38.11425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.41 L · about $23.65
Round trip
$47.30
11.84 gal · 44.82 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $23.65 $47.30
Mid-grade $4.56 $27.00 $53.99
Premium $5.00 $29.59 $59.18
Diesel $6.12 $36.21 $72.43

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oregon and Louisa. The current time is 14:42:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.