Origin
Hodgenville, KY
Late night in Hodgenville on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hodgenville, 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
1h 29m
Distance
81.4 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hodgenville, KY
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Oklahoma, KY
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Trip Overview
This 81.4-mile journey from Hodgenville, Kentucky, to Oklahoma, Kentucky, is a straightforward, single-day trip, easily completed in about 1 hour and 29 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, it's an economical option for a short excursion. As both the origin and destination are within the Southeast region and the state of Kentucky, you'll be experiencing a consistent local drive throughout. This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a good choice if you prefer an engaging drive over a long, monotonous stretch. It's ideal for a leisurely afternoon outing or a quick hop between towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Square | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Lincoln Parkway | — | — |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | — | — |
| KY 259 | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Public Square | — | — |
| Owensboro Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hodgenville, KY and Oklahoma, KY.
1
Start on East Main Street
16 ft
·
East Main Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Square
180 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lincoln Square
3
Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn right onto Lincoln Parkway
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Lincoln Parkway
5
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
30 mi
·
31 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward KY 259: Leitchfield, Brownsville
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
KY 259: Leitchfield, Brownsville
7
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Public Square
331 ft
·
11 sec
·
Public Square
9
Exit the roundabout onto Public Square
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Public Square
10
Turn slight right onto West Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on Owensboro Road
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Owensboro Road
12
Continue on Fordsville Road
13 mi
·
23 min
·
Fordsville Road
13
Continue straight
8.8 mi
·
15 min
14
Continue on Main Cross Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Cross Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.7 miles from Hodgenville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.73 one way
$25.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.97 | $27.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.66 | $31.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.97 | $35.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.40 | $5.21 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (64% 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
11:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
24 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 29m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 81.4-mile route, with zero highway share. This means you'll be navigating local roads for the full 1 hour and 29 minutes of travel time. The roads primarily follow Lincoln Square and West Main Street before transitioning to Lincoln Parkway. Since there's no dedicated 'longest stretch' mentioned, anticipate a continuous series of turns and changes in direction. This driving personality suggests a journey that keeps you actively engaged with the road and the surrounding local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Lincoln Square.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hodgenville, KY to Oklahoma, KY is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hodgenville, KY to Oklahoma, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 81.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hodgenville, KY to Oklahoma, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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