How far is Van Lear, KY from Oklahoma, KY?
The driving distance from Van Lear, KY to Oklahoma, KY is about 277.3 miles (446.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Van Lear and Oklahoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Lear and Oklahoma.
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Start on Possum Hollow Road
531 ft · 23 sec · Possum Hollow Road
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Turn straight
2.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1625 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
13.6 mi · 15 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mountain Parkway
76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Mountain Parkway
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
2152 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto West New Circle Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
1286 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
29 mi · 31 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 259: Leitchfield, Brownsville
1619 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Public Square
101 m · 11 sec · Public Square
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Exit the roundabout onto Public Square
24 m · 2 sec · Public Square
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Owensboro Road
16.1 mi · 22 min · Owensboro Road
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Continue on Fordsville Road
13.3 mi · 23 min · Fordsville Road
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Main Cross Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Cross Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Van Lear and Oklahoma.
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
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mountain Parkway
76.9 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Van Lear 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 Van Lear to Oklahoma?
The road trip is about 277.3 miles (446.3 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Versailles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from Van Lear and 140.1 miles from Oklahoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.07 one way or $78.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Van Lear and Oklahoma, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Van Lear and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma.
Stop Ideas Near Versailles
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 Versailles.
Louisville, Kentucky
Maysville
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Van Lear and Oklahoma. Straight-line distance: 225.25 mi (362.51 km).
#1 Van Lear
Van Lear is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7712100, -82.7579400 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6617200, -86.8772100 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: KY 764 (-86.877254, 37.66173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.00 | $39.07 | $78.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $44.60 | $89.19 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $48.88 | $97.76 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $59.82 | $119.65 |
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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