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Burlington, KY
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Trip from Burlington, KY to Oklahoma, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 57m
Distance
189.7 mi
305 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 44m
★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 23m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, KY
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Oklahoma, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Burlington, KY to Oklahoma, KY covers 189.7 miles and takes about 3h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, I 64, Doolittle Mills Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.3 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
94.9 miles from Burlington, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 189.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 57m highway drive covering 189.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and I 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.3 miles on I 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 74.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
862 ft
435 ft
Total Climb
528 ft
Total Descent
934 ft
Highest Point
862 ft
~13.6 mi in
Elevation Range
427 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 64. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 18 / Washington Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 189.7 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 18 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles (I 71; I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KY 18 / Washington Street
Turn right onto KY 18 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
7
4.6 mi into trip
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~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louis...
5
6.2 mi into trip
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~11m in
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I 71; I 75
Merge onto I 71; I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.1 mi into trip
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~18m in
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I 71
Take the exit onto I 71 toward I 71 South: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 173
Toward I 71 South: Louisville
6
140.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
Take the exit toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 79
Toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Burlington, KY to Oklahoma, KY, road signs begin pointing toward French Lick along the way.
French Lick
140.5 mi in
|
~2h 39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 74.3 mi | 1h 20m |
| I 64 | 42.5 mi | 46m |
| Doolittle Mills Road | 20.3 mi | 27m |
| KY 69 | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| I 265 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Lewis and Clark Bridge | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| KY 764 | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Indiana State Road 237 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 74.3 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, KY and Oklahoma, KY.
1
Start on KY 338
68 ft
·
5 sec
·
Jefferson Street
2
Turn right onto KY 18
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Continue on KY 18
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Burlington Pike
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
1.6 mi
·
3 min
Toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 71; I 75
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
I 71; I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto I 71
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
I 71
Exit 173
Toward I 71 South: Louisville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward KY 841 North
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward KY 841 North
9
Merge onto KY 841
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
10
Continue on KY 841
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Lewis and Clark Bridge
11
Continue on SR 265; SR 62
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
SR 265; SR 62
12
Continue on I 265; SR 62
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 265; SR 62
13
Continue on I 265; SR 62
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 265; SR 62
Toward I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
14
Merge onto I 64; US 150; SR 62
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64; US 150; SR 62
15
Continue on I 64; SR 62
41 mi
·
44 min
·
I 64; SR 62
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 79
Toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick
17
Turn left onto SR 37
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Doolittle Mills Road
18
Turn left onto SR 237
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Indiana State Road 237
19
Continue on KY 69
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Trail Bridge
20
Turn left onto KY 69
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Madison Street
21
Turn left onto US 60; KY 69
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 60; KY 69
22
Turn right onto KY 69
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
KY 69
23
Turn right onto KY 144
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 144
24
Turn left onto KY 764
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
KY 764
25
At end of road, turn left onto KY 54; KY 764
380 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
26
Turn right onto KY 764
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Cross Street
27
Arrive at destination
KY 764
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.9 miles from Burlington, KY, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 42 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.9 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Burlington, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burlington, KY
This is one driving day of about 189.7 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Burlington, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 74.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.9 mi from Burlington, KY · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.9 miles from Burlington, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.3 miles.
Arriving in Oklahoma, KY
The final approach into Oklahoma, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Oklahoma, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.66 one way
$59.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.56 | $65.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.51 | $73.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.88 | $83.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.92 | $9.11 |
| Efficient EV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.60 | $7.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.9 | 0 | $26.56 | $12.14 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Oklahoma, KY
Night in Oklahoma on Friday
Local time
9:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 13 mph
22% chance
Live forecast
69°F
Greenville, IN
95 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 57m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Burlington, KY to Oklahoma, KY covers 189.7 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, I 64, Doolittle Mills Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.9 miles from Burlington, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 189.7 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 18 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles (I 71; I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Burlington, KY to Oklahoma, KY, road signs begin pointing toward French Lick along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 435 ft to 862 ft elevation with about 528 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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