Origin
Hendron, KY
Night in Hendron on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hendron, 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 47m
Distance
137.8 mi
222 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 37m
★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hendron, KY
Ellie Burgin
Oklahoma, KY
An Vuong
Trip Overview
This 137.8-mile journey from Hendron, KY to Oklahoma, KY is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 47 minutes on the road, with a fuel cost estimated around $22. The route primarily utilizes Interstates 69 and 24, along with US Highway 431, making for an efficient trip. Since both your starting and ending points are within the Southeast region, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout. This drive is well-suited for a day trip, offering a practical way to cover ground without the need for an overnight stay.
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
68.9 miles from Hendron, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 38.3 mi | 41m |
| I 24 | 34 mi | 36m |
| US 431 | 24.1 mi | 27m |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 20.4 mi | 21m |
| Kentucky 764 | 11.2 mi | 19m |
| Kentucky 140 | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Elmdale Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| KY 1031 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 38.3 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendron, KY and Oklahoma, KY.
1
Start on At Massa Drive
305 ft
·
14 sec
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At Massa Drive
2
Turn right onto Felix Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
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Felix Avenue
3
Turn left onto KY 994
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Old Mayfield Road
4
Turn left onto Elmdale Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Elmdale Road
5
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
6
Turn left onto US 45
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Lone Oak Road
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Nashville
8
Merge onto I 24
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 24
9
Take the exit onto I 69
38 mi
·
41 min
·
I 69
Exit 42
Toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Western Kentucky Parkway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
Exit 106A-B
Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
Exit 106B
Toward Elizabethtown
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 58
Toward US 431, KY 70: Drakesboro, Central City
13
Turn right onto US 431; KY 70
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 431; KY 70
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on KY 1031
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
KY 1031
15
Turn right onto US 431
20 mi
·
23 min
·
US 431
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto KY 140
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Kentucky 140
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 231
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 231
18
Turn slight left onto KY 764
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kentucky 764
19
Continue on KY 764
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Kentucky 764
20
Arrive at destination
KY 764
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 47 minute duration, departing in the morning will allow you ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop, you have a lot of flexibility in pacing yourself. The fuel cost is estimated at $22, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Hendron. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 38.3-mile stretch on I-69, as services might be less frequent in certain sections of the interstate.
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 68.9 miles from Hendron, KY, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 30 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.9 miles or 1h 18m 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 8m
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 Hendron, 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 Hendron, KY
This is one driving day of about 137.8 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Hendron, 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 69 for about 38.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.9 miles from Hendron, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 95.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward Nashville
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward Nashville
6
36.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
I 69
Take the exit onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 42
Toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
8
74.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Western Kentucky Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Western Kentucky Parkway toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 106A-B
Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
6
95.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward US 431, KY 70: Drakesboro, Central City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 58
Toward US 431, KY 70: Drakesboro, Central City
5
95.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
|
US 431; KY 70
Turn right onto US 431; KY 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.54 one way
$43.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.65 | $47.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.52 | $53.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.42 | $60.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.2 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 | 41.3 | 0 | $14.47 | $6.61 |
| Efficient EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.06 | $5.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.1 | 0 | $19.29 | $8.82 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
9:45 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
22 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 47m 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?
The character of this drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 85% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll experience long stretches of efficient travel, including one segment of 38.3 miles solely on I-69. This means you can expect a relatively fast pace for most of the journey. While the majority is interstate, the inclusion of US-431 offers a slight variation in the road's personality. Overall, it's a drive designed for covering distance with minimal fuss.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.3 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 24. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
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 137.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 36.5 miles (I 69): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.8 miles (Western Kentucky Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Hendron, KY and Oklahoma, KY, road signs point toward Princeton, Elizabethtown and City.
Princeton
36.5 mi in
|
~43m
|
via I 69
Elizabethtown
75.2 mi in
|
~1h 25m
|
via Western Kentucky Parkway
City
95.2 mi in
|
~1h 47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 137.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.3 miles on I 69. 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 2.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 36.5 miles (I 69): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.8 miles (Western Kentucky Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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