Origin
Columbia, KY
Night in Columbia on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, KY to Oklahoma, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
128.7 mi
207 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbia, KY
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Oklahoma, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Columbia to Oklahoma, Kentucky, expect a straightforward journey covering 143.8 miles. You should budget approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes of drive time, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of $22, it remains a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two points. Since the entire route stays within the Southeast region of Kentucky, you will find consistent terrain throughout your travels. Because the drive is relatively short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay; you can comfortably complete the trip in one go. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a practical connection without the need for complex logistics.
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
64.3 miles from Columbia, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 29.8 mi | 31m |
| Campbellsville Road | 20.7 mi | 24m |
| Owensboro Road | 16.1 mi | 21m |
| Fordsville Road | 13.3 mi | 23m |
| Hodgenville Road | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| Lincoln Parkway | 12 mi | 13m |
| New Columbia Road | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| KY 54 | 8.8 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
Western Kentucky Parkway
— 29.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, KY and Oklahoma, KY.
1
Start on KY 55 Business; KY 80
270 ft
·
4 sec
·
Public Square
2
Continue on KY 55 Business
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Campbellsville Street
3
Continue on KY 55 Business
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Campbellsville Road
4
Continue on KY 55
10 mi
·
11 min
·
New Columbia Road
5
Continue on KY 210
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbellsville Bypass
6
Continue on KY 210
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Hodgenville Road
7
Continue on KY 210
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Campbellsville Road
8
Turn left onto KY 1618
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Lincoln Parkway
9
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
30 mi
·
31 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 107
Toward KY 259: Leitchfield, Brownsville
11
Turn right onto KY 259
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
12
Enter roundabout onto KY 54
330 ft
·
11 sec
·
Public Square
13
Continue on KY 54
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Public Square
14
Turn slight right onto KY 54
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
15
Continue on KY 54
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Owensboro Road
16
Continue on KY 54; KY 736
13 mi
·
23 min
·
Fordsville Road
17
Continue on KY 54; KY 69
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
KY 54; KY 69
18
Continue on KY 764
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Cross Street
19
Arrive at destination
KY 764
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, aim to depart during daylight hours to ensure you can clearly navigate the frequent curves. Even though the trip takes only 2 hours and 20 minutes, keeping your fuel tank topped off is wise, given the $22 estimate and the remote nature of local roads. You don't have to worry about scheduling formal stops, as the duration is manageable for most drivers, but feel free to pull over whenever you need a quick break. Because there are no scheduled stops in the route data, keep your own snacks and water handy in the car. Most importantly, keep a close eye on your navigation when switching between Campbellsville Street and New Columbia Road to avoid missing any turns on these local passages.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.3 miles from Columbia, KY, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.8 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 28 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.3 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Columbia, 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 Columbia, KY
This is one driving day of about 128.7 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Columbia, 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 Western Kentucky Parkway for about 29.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.3 miles from Columbia, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 45 and 88 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
45 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
KY 1618 / Lincoln Parkway
Turn left onto KY 1618 / Lincoln Parkway
Navigation decision point
6
86.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward KY 259: Leitchfield, Brownsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 107
Toward KY 259: Leitchfield, Brownsville
3
87.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
KY 259 / South Main Street
Turn right onto KY 259 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
88 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
|
KY 54 / Public Square
Enter roundabout onto KY 54 / Public Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.12 one way
$40.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.09 | $44.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.77 | $49.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.42 | $56.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.51 | $6.18 |
| Efficient EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.26 | $5.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.02 | $8.24 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Oklahoma, KY
Night in Oklahoma on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
25 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 45m 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.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 44.4
View on nps.gov
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
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 84.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will primarily navigate via Campbellsville Street, Campbellsville Road, and New Columbia Road, as the route features a 0% highway share. Because this path avoids major interstates entirely, you can expect a much more intimate look at the local landscape compared to a standard highway haul. The road profile is consistently winding, so stay alert as you transition between these local thoroughfares. This isn't a route for cruise control; instead, it requires your full attention as you navigate the curves that define this 143.8-mile stretch.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.8 mi on Western Kentucky Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 45 miles in near KY 1618 / Lincoln Parkway.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Columbia, KY to Oklahoma, KY is easy. At 2h 45m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 45 miles (KY 1618 / Lincoln Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.1 miles (KY 259 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Columbia, KY to Oklahoma, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Brownsville along the way.
Brownsville
86.8 mi in
|
~1h 37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 128.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.8 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 45 miles (KY 1618 / Lincoln Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.1 miles (KY 259 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park and Mammoth Cave National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oklahoma, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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