Munfordville, KY to Oklahoma, KY is 73.7 miles and takes about 2h via Owensboro Road, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky, traversing the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, mostly surface road drive, ideal if you're looking for a short, uncomplicated transit between two points. Given its short duration and minimal stops, this route is perfect for a quick relocation or a connection to another, longer trip without consuming too much of your day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.9 miles from Munfordville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Owensboro Road
16.1 mi
21m
Raider Hollow Road
13.8 mi
24m
Fordsville Road
13.3 mi
23m
Millerstown Road
10.8 mi
19m
KY 54
8.8 mi
15m
Western Kentucky Parkway
4.3 mi
4m
Dixie Highway
1.7 mi
2m
Main Cross Street
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Owensboro Road
— 16.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Munfordville, KY and Oklahoma, KY.
1
Start on US 31W; KY 88
213 ft·3 sec·Main Street
2
Continue on US 31W
1.7 mi·2 min·Dixie Highway
3
Continue on US 31W
0.5 mi·45 sec·North Main Street
4
Turn left onto KY 1140
14 mi·24 min·Raider Hollow Road
5
Turn left onto KY 224
0.4 mi·40 sec·East Millerstown Road
6
Continue on KY 224
11 mi·19 min·Millerstown Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
8
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
4.3 mi·4 min·Western Kentucky Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 107Toward KY 259: Leitchfield, Brownsville
10
Turn right onto KY 259
0.9 mi·1 min·South Main Street
11
Enter roundabout onto KY 54
330 ft·11 sec·Public Square
12
Continue on KY 54
79 ft·1 sec·Public Square
13
Turn slight right onto KY 54
0.9 mi·1 min·West Main Street
14
Continue on KY 54
16 mi·21 min·Owensboro Road
15
Continue on KY 54; KY 736
13 mi·23 min·Fordsville Road
16
Continue on KY 54; KY 69
8.8 mi·15 min·KY 54; KY 69
17
Continue on KY 764
1.5 mi·2 min·Main Cross Street
18
Arrive at destination
KY 764
Trip Plan
Given this route is only 73.7 miles and takes around 2 hours, you have a lot of flexibility for departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to allow for an easy pace and to potentially enjoy the daylight for navigation. With no designated stops, plan to fuel up before you depart Munfordville, KY, as the estimated fuel cost is just $12. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between Owensboro Road and Raider Hollow Road, as surface roads can sometimes require more attention to turns and local signage.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.9 miles from Munfordville, KY, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.1 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 16 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.9 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 40m
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 Munfordville, 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 Munfordville, KY
This is one driving day of about 73.7 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Munfordville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Owensboro Road for about 16.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 36.9 miles from Munfordville, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop
El Mazatlan Grill
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Munfordville, Kentucky
Near the start, right off the route
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
$10 to $20
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12705244874
El Mazatlan Grill
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
$10 to $20
Munfordville, Kentucky
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12705244874
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 33 — 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|KY 1140 / Raider Hollow Road
Turn left onto KY 1140 / Raider Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
4
16 mi into trip|~27m in|KY 224 / East Millerstown Road
Turn left onto KY 224 / East Millerstown Road
Navigation decision point
4
27.2 mi into trip|~47m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
31.8 mi into trip|~52m 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
4
33 mi into trip|~54m in|KY 54 / Public Square
Enter roundabout onto KY 54 / Public Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.52 one way
$23.04 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.65
$25.30
premium
$4.89
$14.18
$28.37
diesel
$5.61
$16.27
$32.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.1
0
$7.74
$3.54
Efficient EV
18.4
0
$6.45
$2.95
EV Truck/SUV
29.5
0
$10.32
$4.72
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Munfordville, KY
Late night
in Munfordville on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oklahoma, KY
Late night
in Oklahoma on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
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
20 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 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.
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...
13 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 5.1
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...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 12.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with highway driving accounting for only 18% of the total distance. You'll experience about 16.1 miles on Owensboro Road as the longest continuous stretch. The route mainly follows local roads like Owensboro Road, Raider Hollow Road, and Fordsville Road, offering a more rural cruising feel rather than fast-paced highway travel. Expect to transition from any highway segments to these surface roads relatively early in the drive.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on Owensboro Road.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near KY 1140 / Raider Hollow Road.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Munfordville, KY to Oklahoma, KY is easy. At 2h with 18% 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 (KY 1140 / Raider Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles (KY 224 / East Millerstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 miles: 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 Munfordville, KY to Oklahoma, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Brownsville along the way.
Brownsville
31.8 mi in|~52m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 73.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on Owensboro Road. 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 2.3 miles (KY 1140 / Raider Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles (KY 224 / East Millerstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Mammoth Cave National Park and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical 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.
