Origin
Cynthiana, KY
Evening in Cynthiana on Friday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Cynthiana, KY to Oklahoma, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
179.2 mi
288 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cynthiana, KY
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Oklahoma, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cynthiana, KY to Oklahoma, KY covers 179.2 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, US 60, Gene Snyder Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.6 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.02 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
89.6 miles from Cynthiana, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 179.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 51m highway drive covering 179.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and US 60. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.6 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
960 ft
435 ft
Total Climb
623 ft
Total Descent
917 ft
Highest Point
960 ft
~12.8 mi in
Elevation Range
525 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and US 60. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Bridge 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 179.2 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 0.2 miles (West Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 62 / Leesburg Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20 miles (US 460 / Paris Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Bridge Street
Turn right onto West Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 62 / Leesburg Pike
Enter roundabout onto US 62 / Leesburg Pike toward US 62 West: Georgetown
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 62 West: Georgetown
5
20 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 460 / Paris Pike
Turn right onto US 460 / Paris Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
101.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1
Toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville
9
101.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Fort Knox, Patton Museum
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Fort Knox, Patton Museum
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cynthiana, KY and Oklahoma, KY, road signs point toward Louisville, Fort Knox and Patton Museum.
Louisville
101.7 mi in
|
~2h 2m
Fort Knox
101.9 mi in
|
~2h 3m
Patton Museum
101.9 mi in
|
~2h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 49.6 mi | 53m |
| US 60 | 32.4 mi | 37m |
| Gene Snyder Freeway | 25.2 mi | 29m |
| KY 261 | 17.5 mi | 28m |
| Leesburg Pike | 15 mi | 20m |
| Dixie Highway | 14.9 mi | 19m |
| KY 54 | 10.9 mi | 19m |
| Paynes Depot Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 49.6 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cynthiana, KY and Oklahoma, KY.
1
Start on North Church Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Church Street
2
Turn right onto West Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Bridge Street
3
Turn left onto KY 32; US 27 Business
355 ft
·
10 sec
·
John Hunt Morgan Bridge
4
Continue on KY 32; US 27 Business
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Paris Pike
5
Enter roundabout onto US 62
133 ft
·
5 sec
·
Leesburg Pike
Toward US 62 West: Georgetown
6
Continue on US 62
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Leesburg Pike
Toward US 62 West: Georgetown
7
Turn left onto US 62
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Cherry Blossom Way
8
Turn right onto US 460
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Paris Pike
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on US 460
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
10
Continue on US 460
390 ft
·
11 sec
·
Frankfort Road
11
Turn left onto Paynes Depot Road
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Paynes Depot Road
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
13
Merge onto I 64
50 mi
·
53 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway
15
Merge onto I 265; KY 841
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 1
Toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
204 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Fort Knox, Patton Museum
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto US 31W; US 60
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Dixie Highway
19
Turn right onto US 60
32 mi
·
37 min
·
US 60
20
Turn left onto KY 261
17 mi
·
28 min
·
KY 261
21
At end of road, turn right onto KY 54
11 mi
·
19 min
·
KY 54
22
Continue on KY 764
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Cross Street
23
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 89.6 miles from Cynthiana, KY, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.6 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 39 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.6 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 57m
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 Cynthiana, 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 Cynthiana, KY
This is one driving day of about 179.2 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Cynthiana, 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 64 for about 49.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.6 mi from Cynthiana, KY · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.6 miles from Cynthiana, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$28.02 one way
$56.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.76 | $61.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.49 | $68.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.57 | $79.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.82 | $8.60 |
| Efficient EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.68 | $7.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.7 | 0 | $25.09 | $11.47 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Evening in Oklahoma on Friday
Local time
6:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 13 mph
33% chance
Live forecast
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
30 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 51m 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 Cynthiana, KY to Oklahoma, KY covers 179.2 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, US 60, Gene Snyder Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.6 miles from Cynthiana, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.02 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 179.2 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 0.2 miles (West Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 62 / Leesburg Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20 miles (US 460 / Paris Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cynthiana, KY and Oklahoma, KY, road signs point toward Louisville, Fort Knox and Patton Museum.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 435 ft to 960 ft elevation with about 623 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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