Origin
Oregon, KY
Afternoon in Oregon on Friday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oregon, KY to Elk Creek, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
45.8 mi
74 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
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oregon, KY
Stephen Leonardi
Elk Creek, KY
Niki Clark
Trip Overview
This 45.8-mile drive from Oregon, KY to Elk Creek, KY is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 3 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, so no overnight stays are necessary. You'll spend about 34% of your time on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 15.3 miles on I 64. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $7, making it an economical option. Given that both the origin and destination are within the Southeast region of Kentucky, you can expect a consistent regional feel throughout your drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 45.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The personality of this drive is a mixed one, offering a blend of highway cruising and local road navigation. With 34% of the journey on highways, you'll experience some faster-paced driving, particularly during the 15.3-mile stretch on I 64. As you transition off the interstate, expect the roads to become more localized, likely involving Louisville Road and Taylorsville Road. This variety means the driving experience shifts from efficient travel to a more community-oriented pace, offering a diverse feel behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 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 15.3 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 3m drive. You will face about 7 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 21.2 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 127 / Louisville Road
Turn right onto US 127 / Louisville Road
Navigation decision point
5
21.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
36.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward KY 55: Shelbyville, Taylorsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 32
Toward KY 55: Shelbyville, Taylorsville
5
36.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
36.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
KY 55 / Taylorsville Road
Turn left onto KY 55 / Taylorsville Road
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 Oregon, KY to Elk Creek, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Taylorsville along the way.
Taylorsville
36.5 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 15.3 mi | 16m |
| Louisville Road | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Taylorsville Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Graefenburg Road | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Shelbyville Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Bypass North | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Oregon Road | 2.1 mi | 8m |
| Alton Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 15.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon, KY and Elk Creek, KY.
1
Start on Oregon Road
2.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Oregon Road
2
Turn right onto US 127
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Louisville Road
3
Continue on US 127 Bypass
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Bypass North
4
Turn left onto KY 151
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Alton Road
5
Continue on KY 151; KY 512
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Graefenburg Road
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
7
Merge onto I 64
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 32
Toward KY 55: Shelbyville, Taylorsville
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
361 ft
·
14 sec
10
Turn left onto KY 55
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Taylorsville Road
11
Continue on KY 55
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Shelbyville Road
12
Continue on KY 1633
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
KY 1633
13
Arrive at destination
KY 1633
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.9 mi from Oregon, KY · 34m 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 22.9 miles from Oregon, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elk Creek, KY
The final approach into Elk Creek, 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
$7.16 one way
$14.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.81 | $17.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 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 | 13.7 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
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
Elk Creek, KY
Afternoon in Elk Creek on Friday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
1 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 3m 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 Elk Creek, KY covers 45.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Louisville Road, Taylorsville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.9 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 $7.16 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 straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 7 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 21.2 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Oregon, KY to Elk Creek, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Taylorsville 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Elk Creek, KY
More trips to Elk Creek, KY
Explore more options from Oregon, KY or browse trips ending in Elk Creek, KY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse KY road trips.