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Trip from Oklahoma, KY to Corbin, KY

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

Drive Time

4h 18m

Distance

209.2 mi

337 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 5m ★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 45m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m

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

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Downtown Oklahoma, KY, KY

Oklahoma, KY

An Vuong

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

Corbin, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oklahoma, KY to Corbin, KY covers 209.2 miles and takes about 4h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on KY 54, I 75, Western Kentucky Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.1 miles on KY 54. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.71 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

104.6 miles from Oklahoma, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
KY 54 39.1 mi 1h 2m
I 75 29.6 mi 31m
Western Kentucky Parkway 29.6 mi 31m
Danville Road 29 mi 33m
US 150 24.3 mi 27m
Bluegrass Parkway 23.8 mi 25m
Bardstown Road 9.2 mi 10m
Springfield Road 5.6 mi 6m
Longest stretch: KY 54 — 39.1 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on KY 764

1.5 mi · 2 min · KY 764
2

Turn right onto KY 54

39 mi · 1 hr 2 min · KY 54
3

Enter roundabout onto US 62; KY 259

42 ft · 1 sec · Public Square
4

Continue on US 62; KY 259

78 ft · 1 sec · Public Square
5

Turn slight right onto US 62; KY 259

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
7

Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway

30 mi · 31 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 137B Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville Use the right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
10

Merge onto I 65

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 65
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 93 Toward Lexington, Bardstown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

24 mi · 25 min · Bluegrass Parkway
13

Take the exit onto US 31E Truck

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 31E Truck
Toward Bardstown
14

Turn right onto US 150

5.6 mi · 6 min · Springfield Road
15

Continue on US 150

9.2 mi · 10 min · Bardstown Road
16

Keep slight left at fork onto US 150

93 ft · 1 sec · US 150
17

Keep slight right at fork onto US 150

24 mi · 27 min · US 150
18

Turn right onto US 127 Bypass; US 150 Bypass

5.5 mi · 6 min · South Danville Bypass
19

Continue on US 150

2.0 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road
20

Continue on US 150

29 mi · 33 min · Danville Road
21

Continue on US 25

2.0 mi · 2 min · South Daniel Boone Trail
22

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
23

Merge onto I 75

30 mi · 31 min · I 75
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
25

Turn left onto US 25E

1.2 mi · 1 min · Corbin Bypass
26

Turn right onto KY 3431

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Cherry Avenue
27

Turn right onto US 25W

0.4 mi · 33 sec · West Dixie Highway
28

Continue on US 25W

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Skinier Street
29

Continue on US 25W

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Laurel Avenue
30

At end of road, turn right onto US 25W; KY 312

0.3 mi · 50 sec · US 25W; KY 312
31

Turn left onto KY 312

247 ft · 5 sec · West Gordon Street
32

Arrive at destination

KY 312

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 104.6 miles from Oklahoma, KY, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.1 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 46 miles or 1h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 104.6 miles or 2h 17m 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 34m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Oklahoma, 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 Oklahoma, KY

This is one driving day of about 209.2 miles and 4h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Oklahoma, 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 KY 54 for about 39.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Bloomfield, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomfield, KY

105 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

Hardinsburg, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomfield, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 104.6 miles from Oklahoma, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Old Town Grill of London

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

London, Kentucky

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 194.2

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16068621684

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

London, Kentucky

0.1 mi

Gondolier Italian Restaurant of London

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

London, Kentucky

0.3 mi

Old Town Grill of London

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 194.2

London, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16068621684

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 194.2

London, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16063300163

Visit website

Gondolier Italian Restaurant of London

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 194.2

London, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16068781222

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 194.2

London, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16068643102

Visit website

Seasons Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $40 mile 209.2

Corbin, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+16065281298

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.7

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12707655525

Visit website

KFC

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 209.2

Corbin, Kentucky

Hours: 9:30 am–11 pm

+16065282163

Visit website

Culver’s

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.7

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+12705063819

Visit website

Bean Cove

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.7

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12709822233

Visit website

Dry Stack Coffee Roastery + Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 134.5

Danville, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18592092200

Visit website

Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 74.7

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12707636175

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 41.8 and 113.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
41.8 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
71.4 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

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

Use the right lane. Exit 137B Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
6
71.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
8
73.7 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Take the exit toward Lexington, Bardstown

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 93 Toward Lexington, Bardstown
5
113.2 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | US 150

Keep slight left at fork onto US 150

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.71 one way

$65.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $35.91 $71.82
premium $4.89 $40.26 $80.52
diesel $5.61 $46.19 $92.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 62.8 0 $21.97 $10.04
Efficient EV 52.3 0 $18.30 $8.37
EV Truck/SUV 83.7 1 $29.29 $13.39

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Oklahoma, KY

Afternoon in Oklahoma on Saturday

Local time

1:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Corbin, KY

Afternoon in Corbin on Saturday

Local time

2:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Bloomfield, KY

105 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 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

4h 18m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 79.3
View on nps.gov
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...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 144.3
View on nps.gov
Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave National Park

National Park

Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, e...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour Free near mile 43.3
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...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free near mile 173.1
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

209.2 mi in 4h 18m, mostly highway — 39.1 mi of that is on KY 54.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.1 mi on KY 54.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KY 54 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41.8 miles in near Western Kentucky Parkway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 209.2 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 41.8 miles (Western Kentucky Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Oklahoma, KY and Corbin, KY, road signs point toward Louisville, Lexington and Bardstown.

Louisville

71.4 mi in | ~1h 39m

Lexington

73.7 mi in | ~1h 42m

Bardstown

73.7 mi in | ~1h 42m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 18m. Total distance: 209.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39.1 miles on KY 54. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Corbin, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 41.8 miles (Western Kentucky Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Camp Nelson National Monument and Mammoth Cave National Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Corbin, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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.

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