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Trip from Corbin, KY to Oregon, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

91.4 mi

147 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Whitley and Knox counties in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Kentucky

Corbin, KY

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Oregon, KY, KY

Oregon, KY

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Corbin, KY to Oregon, KY covers 91.4 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Crab Orchard Road, Louisville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.29 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.

Midpoint

45.7 miles from Corbin, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 91.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Corbin, KY to Oregon, KY covers 91.4 miles and takes about 1h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,252 ft 533 ft

Total Climb

454 ft

Total Descent

1,002 ft

Highest Point

1,252 ft

~19.6 mi in

Elevation Range

719 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 25W; KY 312 / North Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 91.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 (US 25W; KY 312 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 25W; KY 312 / North Main Street

Turn left onto US 25W; KY 312 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 75 North: Lexington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 75 North: Lexington
5
32.6 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
5
32.8 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
68.6 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street

Turn left onto US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

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 Corbin, KY to Oregon, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Livingston along the way.

Livingston

32.6 mi in | ~37m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 29.5 mi 31m
Crab Orchard Road 29 mi 33m
Louisville Road 8.4 mi 9m
Stanford Road 4.6 mi 6m
US 127 Bypass 4.5 mi 5m
Harrodsburg Road 3.3 mi 4m
Danville Road 2.4 mi 2m
Oregon Road 2.1 mi 8m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 29.5 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corbin, KY and Oregon, KY.

1

Start on KY 312

25 ft · 8 sec · West Gordon Street
2

Turn left onto US 25W; KY 312

0.2 mi · 44 sec · North Main Street
3

Turn left onto US 25W

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 25W
4

Turn left onto KY 3431

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Cherry Avenue
5

Turn left onto US 25E

1.0 mi · 1 min · Corbin Bypass
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 75 North: Lexington
7

Merge onto I 75

30 mi · 31 min · I 75
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
9

Keep slight left at fork

178 ft · 5 sec
10

Turn left onto US 25

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail
11

Continue on US 150

29 mi · 33 min · Crab Orchard Road
12

Continue on US 150

2.0 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road
13

Continue on US 150

2.6 mi · 3 min · Stanford Road
14

Continue on US 150; KY 52

430 ft · 14 sec · Wilderness Road
15

Turn left onto US 150; KY 34; KY 52

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
16

Turn right onto US 127

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Maple Avenue
17

Continue on US 127

1.1 mi · 1 min · Harrodsburg Road
18

Continue on US 127

2.3 mi · 2 min · Harrodsburg Road
19

Continue on US 127

2.4 mi · 2 min · Danville Road
20

Take the exit onto US 127 Bypass

4.5 mi · 5 min · US 127 Bypass
21

Turn right onto US 127

8.4 mi · 9 min · Louisville Road
22

Turn right

179 ft · 8 sec
23

Continue on Oregon Road

2.1 mi · 8 min · Oregon Road
24

Arrive at destination

Oregon Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.7 miles from Corbin, KY, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.5 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 20 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.7 miles or 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oregon, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Corbin, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Corbin, KY

This is one driving day of about 91.4 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Corbin, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 29.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.7 mi from Corbin, KY · 53m into the drive

Downtown Stanford, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stanford, KY

46 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

London, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stanford, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Corbin, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oregon, KY

The final approach into Oregon, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Seasons Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Corbin, Kentucky

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $40

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+16065281298

Visit website

KFC

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Corbin, Kentucky

0.8 mi

El Dorado

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

London, Kentucky

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Lucky Horse Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.3

+18594010446

Dry Stack Coffee Roastery + Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Danville, Kentucky

2.5 mi

Seasons Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $40

Corbin, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+16065281298

Visit website

KFC

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Corbin, Kentucky

Hours: 9:30 am–11 pm

+16065282163

Visit website

El Dorado

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.1

London, Kentucky

Hours: 10:30 am–10:30 pm

+16068772806

Visit website

Frisch's Big Boy Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.1

London, Kentucky

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+16068782620

Visit website

Slim Chickens

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 13.1

London, Kentucky

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+16066570034

Visit website

The Abbey Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.1

London, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+16068640044

Koi Express London Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.1

London, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16063895507

Visit website

Dino's Italian Restaurant & Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.1

London, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16068772525

Lucky Horse Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.3

Harrodsburg, Kentucky

+18594010446

Dry Stack Coffee Roastery + Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 71.8

Danville, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18592092200

Visit website

Old Fort Harrod State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 78.3

Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18597343314

Visit website

Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame & Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 32.6

Mt Vernon, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16062561000

Visit website

Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 13.1

London, Kentucky

+16063302130

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Camp Nelson National Monument

Camp Nelson National Monument

National Monument

The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 78.8
View on nps.gov
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

National Monument

The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...

27 mi from route ~69 min detour Free near mile 37.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.29 one way

$28.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.69 $31.38
premium $4.89 $17.59 $35.18
diesel $5.61 $20.18 $40.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.4 0 $9.60 $4.39
Efficient EV 22.9 0 $8.00 $3.66
EV Truck/SUV 36.6 0 $12.80 $5.85

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Corbin, KY

Morning in Corbin on Saturday

Local time

7:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oregon, KY

Morning in Oregon on Saturday

Local time

7:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Stanford, KY

46 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 54m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Corbin, KY to Oregon, KY covers 91.4 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Crab Orchard Road, Louisville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.7 miles from Corbin, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 (US 25W; KY 312 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Corbin, KY to Oregon, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Livingston along the way.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 533 ft to 1,252 ft elevation with about 454 ft of total climbing.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument and Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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