Origin
Elizabethtown, KY
Late night in Elizabethtown on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethtown, KY to Oregon, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
68.8 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabethtown, KY
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Oregon, KY
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
This 68.8-mile journey from Elizabethtown, KY to Oregon, KY is a straightforward, one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes. The route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 92% of the drive on main roads like the Bluegrass Parkway and US 127. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, this short drive is an easy addition to your Kentucky exploration without needing an overnight stop. You'll experience a consistent, highway-centric feel throughout this Southeast region drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Parkway | 58.1 mi | 1h 2m |
| US 127 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Oregon Road | 2.1 mi | 8m |
| North Mulberry Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| I 65 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bluegrass Parkway
— 58.1 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown, KY and Oregon, KY.
1
Start on US 62; KY 61
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Mulberry Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
3
Merge onto I 65
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 65
4
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 93
Toward Lexington, Bardstown
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 59A
Toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville
7
Merge onto US 127; KY 513
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 127; KY 513
8
Turn left
241 ft
·
10 sec
9
Continue on Oregon Road
2.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Oregon Road
10
Arrive at destination
Oregon Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.4 miles from Elizabethtown, 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
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 66.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m 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 / right lanes.
Exit 93
Toward Lexington, Bardstown
6
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59A
Toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville
3
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 127; KY 513
Merge onto US 127; KY 513
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
66.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.76 one way
$21.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.24 | $26.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Oregon, KY
Late night in Oregon on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Bloomfield, KY
34 mi in
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
21 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 22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with the Bluegrass Parkway making up the longest stretch at 58.1 miles. This means you'll likely encounter smooth, consistent driving conditions for the majority of your trip. While 92% of the drive is on main roads, be prepared for the transition as you move onto US 127 and then Oregon Road. The character is less about winding backroads and more about efficient travel between points within Kentucky.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.1 mi on Bluegrass Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bluegrass Parkway and US 127. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near I 65.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Elizabethtown, KY to Oregon, KY is easy. At 1h 22m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Elizabethtown, KY to Oregon, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Danville along the way.
Danville
61.8 mi in
|
~1h 8m
About the Cities
Starting in Elizabethtown, KY
Full guide →Elizabethtown is a small town in the Kentucky Derby Region. Abraham Lincoln's parents Thomas and Nancy had their daughter Sarah here in 1807 and then Abraham nearby at Sinking Spring Farm in 1809.
Arriving in Oregon, KY
Full guide →Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It features rugged coastlines, dense forests, fun cities, mountains, canyons, steppes, and desert in the southeastern part of the state.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 68.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.1 miles on Bluegrass Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oregon, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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