The drive from Oklahoma, KY to Audubon Park, KY covers 90.6 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 60, Hardinsburg Road, KY 54 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.3 miles on US 60.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.16 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
45.3 miles from Oklahoma, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 90.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 12m highway drive covering 90.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 60 and Hardinsburg Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.3 miles on US 60.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and Hardinsburg Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 84.2 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 90.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 84.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 84.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 87.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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
84.2 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Take the ramp toward I 264: Watterson Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 264: Watterson Expressway
5
84.4 mi into trip|~2h in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
8
87.7 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward Airport, Crittenden Drive, Fair/Expo Center Gates 2-3-4
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 11
Toward Airport, Crittenden Drive, Fair/Expo Cen...
7
87.8 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Airport
5
89.1 mi into trip|~2h 7m in|Phillips Lane
Turn right onto Phillips Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 60
54.3 mi
1h 9m
Hardinsburg Road
17.5 mi
28m
KY 54
10.9 mi
19m
Henry Watterson Expressway
2.8 mi
3m
KY 764
1.5 mi
2m
Phillips Lane
0.5 mi
1m
Terminal Drive
0.4 mi
<1m
Preston Highway
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 60
— 54.3 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma, KY and Audubon Park, KY.
1
Start on KY 764
1.5 mi·2 min·KY 764
2
Turn right onto KY 54
11 mi·19 min·KY 54
3
Turn left onto KY 261
17 mi·28 min·Hardinsburg Road
4
Turn right onto US 60; KY 259
3.0 mi·3 min·US 60; KY 259
5
Continue on US 60; KY 79
51 mi·1 hr 5 min·US 60; KY 79
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·12 sec
Toward I 264: Watterson ExpresswayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·40 sec
Toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
8
Continue on I 264
2.8 mi·3 min·Henry Watterson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·11 sec
Exit 11Toward Airport, Crittenden Drive, Fair/Expo Center Gates 2-3-4Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
29 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 62.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.16 one way
$28.33 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.55
$31.10
premium
$4.89
$17.44
$34.87
diesel
$5.61
$20.00
$40.01
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: 31.7 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
27.2
0
$9.51
$4.35
Efficient EV
22.7
0
$7.93
$3.62
EV Truck/SUV
36.2
0
$12.68
$5.80
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 15, 2026
Origin
Oklahoma, KY
Late night
in Oklahoma on Saturday
Local time
1:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Audubon Park, KY
Late night
in Audubon Park on Saturday
Local time
2:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 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
2h 12m 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 Oklahoma, KY to Audubon Park, KY covers 90.6 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 60, Hardinsburg Road, KY 54. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.3 miles from Oklahoma, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.16 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 90.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 84.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 84.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 87.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Oklahoma, KY to Audubon Park, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
