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Trip from Oregon, 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

1h 54m

Distance

93.5 mi

151 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 50m

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

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Downtown Oregon, KY, KY

Oregon, KY

Stephen Leonardi

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 Oregon, KY to Corbin, KY covers 93.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Danville Road, I 75, Louisville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.5 miles on Danville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.62 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

46.8 miles from Oregon, KY

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 93.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Oregon, KY to Corbin, KY covers 93.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m, 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 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Danville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 31.5 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 around 2.1 miles in near US 127 / Louisville Road.

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 54m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 127 / Louisville Road): Navigation decision point; at 90.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.6 miles (US 25E / Corbin Bypass): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
2.1 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 127 / Louisville Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 127 / Louisville Road

Navigation decision point

5
90.2 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Take the exit toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

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

Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
4
90.6 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | US 25E / Corbin Bypass

Turn left onto US 25E / Corbin Bypass

Navigation decision point

5
93.2 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | US 25W; KY 312

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

Navigation decision point

5
93.5 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | KY 312 / West Gordon Street

Turn left onto KY 312 / West Gordon Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Danville Road 31.5 mi 36m
I 75 29.6 mi 31m
Louisville Road 8.4 mi 9m
South Danville Bypass 5.5 mi 6m
US 127 Bypass 4.5 mi 5m
Harrodsburg Road 2.3 mi 2m
Oregon Road 2.1 mi 8m
North Danville Byp 2.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Danville Road — 31.5 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Oregon Road

2.1 mi · 8 min · Oregon Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 127

8.4 mi · 9 min · Louisville Road
3

Turn left onto US 127 Bypass

4.5 mi · 5 min · US 127 Bypass
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 127

2.5 mi · 2 min · Danville Road
5

Continue on US 127

2.3 mi · 2 min · Harrodsburg Road
6

Continue on US 127 Bypass

2.1 mi · 2 min · North Danville Byp
7

Continue on US 127 Bypass; US 150 Bypass

5.5 mi · 6 min · South Danville Bypass
8

Continue on US 150

2.0 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road
9

Continue on US 150

29 mi · 33 min · Danville Road
10

Continue on US 25

2.0 mi · 2 min · South Daniel Boone Trail
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
12

Merge onto I 75

30 mi · 31 min · I 75
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
14

Turn left onto US 25E

1.2 mi · 1 min · Corbin Bypass
15

Turn right onto KY 3431

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Cherry Avenue
16

Turn right onto US 25W

0.4 mi · 33 sec · West Dixie Highway
17

Continue on US 25W

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Skinier Street
18

Continue on US 25W

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Laurel Avenue
19

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

0.3 mi · 50 sec · US 25W; KY 312
20

Turn left onto KY 312

247 ft · 5 sec · West Gordon Street
21

Arrive at destination

KY 312

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.8 miles from Oregon, KY, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.5 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 21 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.8 miles or 1h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 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 Oregon, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oregon, KY

This is one driving day of about 93.5 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Oregon, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Danville Road for about 31.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.8 mi from Oregon, KY · 1h into the drive

city in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Vernon, KY

47 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

Danville, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stanford, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.8 miles from Oregon, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Corbin, KY

The final approach into Corbin, 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.

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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 12.9
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...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 54.8
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.62 one way

$29.24 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.05 $32.10
premium $4.89 $17.99 $35.99
diesel $5.61 $20.64 $41.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.1 0 $9.82 $4.49
Efficient EV 23.4 0 $8.18 $3.74
EV Truck/SUV 37.4 0 $13.09 $5.98

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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

Oregon, KY

Late night in Oregon on Saturday

Local time

5:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Corbin, KY

Late night in Corbin on Saturday

Local time

5:13 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 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

1h 54m 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 Oregon, KY to Corbin, KY covers 93.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Danville Road, I 75, Louisville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.8 miles from Oregon, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.62 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 54m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 127 / Louisville Road): Navigation decision point; at 90.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.6 miles (US 25E / Corbin Bypass): Navigation decision point.

The route from Oregon, KY to Corbin, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument and Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument.

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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