How far is Oregon, KY from Van Lear, KY?
The driving distance from Oregon, KY to Van Lear, KY is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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.
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 Van Lear.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon and Van Lear.
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Start on Oregon Road
2.1 mi · 8 min · Oregon Road
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Turn right onto Louisville Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Louisville Road
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Take the exit slight right
2316 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
12 mi · 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
571 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
2515 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway
76.7 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Mountain Parkway
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Turn left onto Rock House Road
1.4 km · 58 sec · Rock House Road
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Continue on Wheeler Branch Road
1 km · 43 sec · Wheeler Branch Road
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Continue on New Paintsville Road
11.9 mi · 14 min · New Paintsville Road
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Take the exit right
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight left onto Miller Creek Road
149 m · 22 sec · Miller Creek Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Possum Hollow Road
13 m · 2 sec · Possum Hollow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Possum Hollow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oregon and Van Lear.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mountain Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway
76.7 mi · 01h 23m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Van Lear.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oregon to Van Lear?
The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Oregon and 75.2 miles from Van Lear.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.13 one way or $42.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oregon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Van Lear.
Stop Ideas Near Stanton
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 Stanton.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oregon and Van Lear. Straight-line distance: 113.13 mi (182.06 km).
#1 Oregon
Oregon is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9123000, -84.8235600 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Van Lear
Van Lear is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7712100, -82.7579400 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Lear (-82.75794, 37.77121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $21.13 | $42.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $24.12 | $48.24 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $26.44 | $52.88 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $32.36 | $64.72 |
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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