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Trip from Oklahoma, KY to Cynthiana, KY

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

Drive Time

3h 50m

Distance

178.9 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

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 38m ★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 57m
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.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oklahoma, KY to Cynthiana, KY covers 178.9 miles and takes about 3h 50m 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 mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.4 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.97 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

89.4 miles from Oklahoma, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 49.4 mi 53m
US 60 46.9 mi 56m
Gene Snyder Freeway 24.7 mi 28m
Hardinsburg Road 17.5 mi 28m
Cynthiana Road 15 mi 20m
KY 54 10.9 mi 19m
Paynes Depot Road 4.1 mi 5m
Cherry Blossom Way 2.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 49.4 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma, KY and Cynthiana, 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

44 mi · 52 min · US 60; KY 79
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
7

Merge onto KY 841

25 mi · 28 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward I 64 East: Lexington
9

Merge onto I 64

49 mi · 53 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 69 Toward US 62 East: Georgetown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn left onto US 62

4.1 mi · 5 min · Paynes Depot Road
12

At end of road, turn right onto US 460

390 ft · 6 sec · Frankfort Road
13

Continue on US 460

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
14

Turn slight left onto US 460

0.6 mi · 1 min · Paris Pike
15

Turn left onto US 62

2.8 mi · 4 min · Cherry Blossom Way
16

Turn right onto US 62

15 mi · 20 min · Cynthiana Road
17

Enter roundabout onto US 27 Business

152 ft · 6 sec · Paris Pike
Toward US 27 Business North: Cynthiana
18

Continue on US 27 Business

1.7 mi · 3 min · Paris Pike
Toward US 27 Business North: Cynthiana Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on KY 32; US27 Business

355 ft · 12 sec · John Hunt Morgan Bridge
20

Turn right onto West Bridge Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West Bridge Street
21

Turn left onto KY 982

0.2 mi · 32 sec · South Church Street
22

Arrive at destination

North Church Street

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 89.4 miles from Oklahoma, KY, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.4 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 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89.4 miles or 2h 1m 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 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cynthiana, 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 178.9 miles and 3h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 I 64 for about 49.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Heritage Creek, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Heritage Creek, KY

89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Heritage Creek, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.4 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

Biancke's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cynthiana, Kentucky

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 178.9

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18592343443

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Louisville, Kentucky

0.7 mi

El Sabor Oaxaqueno Taquería Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Muldraugh, Kentucky

0.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Main Cup

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cynthiana, Kentucky

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 178.9

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+18592982006

Visit website

Stomping Grounds Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Kentucky

1.8 mi

Heine Brothers Coffee - Outer Loop

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Louisville, Kentucky

2.3 mi

Biancke's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 178.9

Cynthiana, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18592343443

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.7

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15029952605

Visit website

El Sabor Oaxaqueno Taquería Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.9

Muldraugh, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15027997030

Visit website

Metro Diner

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 89.4

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15023570767

Visit website

Aji Sushi and Asian Cuisine

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 89.4

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15023981868

Visit website

El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 89.4

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+15029696464

Visit website

El Nopal

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 89.4

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15029682566

Visit website

El Nopal Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 89.4

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15029619851

Visit website

The Main Cup

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 178.9

Cynthiana, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+18592982006

Visit website

Stomping Grounds Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 76.7

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+15029967473

Heine Brothers Coffee - Outer Loop

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 89.4

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15026183254

Visit website

Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 140.6

Frankfort, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+15028753009

Visit website

Highview Ice Cream and Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 89.4

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm

+15026183809

Visit website

Engine House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 140.6

Frankfort, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+15023529512

Visit website

Sixth & Main Coffeehouse Inc

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115

Shelbyville, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15026477751

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 102.2

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15026324455

Visit website

Woodford Reserve Distillery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 140.6

Versailles, Kentucky

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18598791812

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 77.4 and 176.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
77.4 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway

Merge onto KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
102.1 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

Take the exit toward I 64 East: Lexington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 25A Toward I 64 East: Lexington
5
102.7 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | I 64

Merge onto I 64

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
152.2 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in

Take the exit toward US 62 East: Georgetown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 69 Toward US 62 East: Georgetown
5
176.7 mi into trip | ~3h 46m in | US 27 Business / Paris Pike

Enter roundabout onto US 27 Business / Paris Pike toward US 27 Business North: Cynthiana

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward US 27 Business North: Cynthiana

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.97 one way

$55.94 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $30.71 $61.42
premium $4.89 $34.43 $68.86
diesel $5.61 $39.50 $79.00

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: 62.6 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 53.7 0 $18.78 $8.59
Efficient EV 44.7 0 $15.65 $7.16
EV Truck/SUV 71.6 0 $25.05 $11.45

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Oklahoma, KY

Afternoon in Oklahoma on Saturday

Local time

2:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cynthiana, KY

Afternoon in Cynthiana on Saturday

Local time

3:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Partly Cloudy

S 7 mph 6% 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 later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

12 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

3h 50m 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.

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...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 148
View on nps.gov
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...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free near mile 61.7
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

178.9 mi in 3h 50m, mostly highway — 49.4 mi of that is on I 64.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.4 mi on I 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

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 77.4 miles in near KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway.

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 178.9 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 77.4 miles (KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 102.7 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 178.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 49.4 miles on I 64. 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 77.4 miles (KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 102.7 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Cynthiana, 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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