How far is Saint Matthews, KY from Oklahoma, KY?

The driving distance from Saint Matthews, KY to Oklahoma, KY is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
105.27 mi
01h 56m
Flight
78.08 mi
125.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.08 mi
Kilometers
125.65 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.27 mi
Kilometers
169.41 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma
Thu, Oct 15, 7:35 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Matthews
Thu, Oct 15, 10:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Matthews
2026-10-15T18:39
Arrive Oklahoma
Thu, Oct 15, 8:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Matthews
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
Irvington
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Saint Matthews
48.4 mi
00h 58m
To Oklahoma
56.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Matthews and Oklahoma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Matthews and Oklahoma.

  1. 1

    Start on Shelbyville Road

    38 m · 5 sec · Shelbyville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Breckenridge Lane

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Breckenridge Lane

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 264 West

    1887 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward US 31W South, US 60 West: Fort Knox

    2235 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Dixie Highway

    21.9 mi · 32 min · Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right

    32.4 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    17.5 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    10.9 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Cross Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Cross Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Matthews and Oklahoma.

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway
21.9 mi · 21%
Henry Watterson Expressway
9.99 mi · 9%
Breckenridge Lane
1.79 mi · 2%
Main Cross Street
1.55 mi · 1%
US 31W South
0.42 mi
I 264 West
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

32.4 mi · 00h 37m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irvington
00h 58m from Saint Matthews
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Matthews and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Matthews to Oklahoma?

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Irvington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Saint Matthews and 56.9 miles from Oklahoma.

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

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.82 one way or $29.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Saint Matthews and Oklahoma, 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 Saint Matthews and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma.

Stop Ideas Near Irvington

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

62 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

113 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Matthews and Oklahoma. Straight-line distance: 78.08 mi (125.65 km).

Saint Matthews

#1 Saint Matthews

City

Population17,985
Coordinates38.2528500, -85.6557900
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oklahoma

Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6617200, -86.8772100
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Shelbyville Road (-85.655785, 38.252885)
End: KY 764 (-86.877254, 37.66173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.06 L · about $14.82
Round trip
$29.64
7.42 gal · 28.12 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $14.82 $29.64
Mid-grade $4.56 $16.92 $33.84
Premium $5.00 $18.54 $37.09
Diesel $6.12 $22.69 $45.39

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint Matthews, KY and Oklahoma, KY. The current time in Saint Matthews is 18:39:12, although it is 17:39:12 in Oklahoma.

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.