How far is Scottsville, KY from Oak Forest, KY?
The driving distance from Scottsville, KY to Oak Forest, KY is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monroe County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsville and Oak Forest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsville and Oak Forest.
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Start on Smiths Grove Road
11 m · 6 sec · Smiths Grove Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1632 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
660 ft · 11 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Locust Street
1062 ft · 18 sec · East Locust Street
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Continue on Holland Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Holland Road
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Turn sharp left onto Pitchford Ridge Road
54 m · 5 sec · Pitchford Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pitchford Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsville and Oak Forest.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Holland Road
Continue on Holland Road
5.85 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog leaving Scottsville and Mostly Sunny near Oak Forest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsville to Oak Forest?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fountain Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Scottsville and 3.3 miles from Oak Forest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.89 one way or $1.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Scottsville and Mostly Sunny near Oak Forest.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain Run
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 Fountain Run.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsville and Oak Forest. Straight-line distance: 5.73 mi (9.22 km).
#1 Scottsville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 4,548 |
| Coordinates | 36.7533800, -86.1905400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Forest
Oak Forest is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.7158800, -86.0983200 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Forest (-86.09832, 36.71588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $0.89 | $1.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
| Diesel | $6.09 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
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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