Origin
Eminence, KY
Night in Eminence on Friday
Local time
11:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eminence, 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 6m
Distance
46.9 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eminence, KY
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Oregon, KY
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Eminence, KY to Oregon, KY covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Eminence Pike, KY 151 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Eminence, KY to Oregon, KY covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m, 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 16 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 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 55 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 55 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KY 55 / South Main Street
Turn right onto KY 55 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg
7
26.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg
4
32.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 127 Bypass / Bypass North
Turn right onto US 127 Bypass / Bypass North
Navigation decision point
4
44.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Turn left
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 Eminence, KY to Oregon, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Lawrenceburg along the way.
Lawrenceburg
25.9 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 12.4 mi | 13m |
| Eminence Pike | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| KY 151 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| US 127 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Old Frankfort Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Bypass North | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Oregon Road | 2.1 mi | 8m |
| Mount Eden Road | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 12.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eminence, KY and Oregon, KY.
1
Start on Depot Avenue
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Depot Avenue
2
Turn right onto KY 55
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on KY 55
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Eminence Pike
4
Continue on KY 55 Business
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Boone Station Road
5
Continue on KY 53
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Eden Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
7
Merge onto I 64
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 64
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg
9
Keep slight right at fork
481 ft
·
11 sec
Toward KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg
10
Turn straight onto KY 151
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
KY 151
11
Turn right onto US 127 Bypass
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bypass North
12
Continue on US 127 Bypass; US 62 Truck
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Frankfort Road
13
Continue on US 127; KY 513
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 127; KY 513
14
Turn left
241 ft
·
10 sec
15
Continue on Oregon Road
2.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Oregon Road
16
Arrive at destination
Oregon Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from Eminence, KY · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Eminence, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.33 one way
$14.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.03 | $18.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Oregon, KY
Night in Oregon on Friday
Local time
11:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 6m 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 Eminence, KY to Oregon, KY covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Eminence Pike, KY 151. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.4 miles from Eminence, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.33 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 is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 55 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Eminence, KY to Oregon, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Lawrenceburg along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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