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Trip from Munfordville, 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 32m

Distance

96.2 mi

155 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Hart County, Kentucky, United States

Munfordville, KY

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Downtown Oregon, KY, KY

Oregon, KY

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Trip Overview

This 96.2-mile drive from Munfordville to Oregon, Kentucky, is a manageable 1-hour and 32-minute journey, perfect for a single-day trip. Navigating primarily via Dixie Highway and Lexington before transitioning to the Bluegrass Parkway, this route offers a local feel with no interstate highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region of Kentucky. Given its relatively short duration and turn-heavy profile, you can easily complete this trip in one day without needing an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

48.1 miles from Munfordville, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dixie Highway — —
Lexington — —
Bluegrass Parkway — —
US 127 South — —
Oregon Road — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Dixie Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Munfordville, KY and Oregon, KY.

1

Start on Main Street

213 ft · 4 sec · Main Street
2

Continue on Dixie Highway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway
3

Take the ramp slight right

0.6 mi · 1 min
4

Merge slight left

29 mi · 30 min
5

Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lexington, Bardstown
6

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

58 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Bluegrass Parkway
7

Take the exit slight right toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville

0.3 mi · 45 sec · US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville
8

Merge slight left

4.5 mi · 5 min
9

Turn left

243 ft · 11 sec
10

Continue on Oregon Road

2.1 mi · 8 min · Oregon Road
11

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

For this 1-hour and 32-minute drive, a morning departure from Munfordville is ideal, allowing you ample time to enjoy the local scenery without feeling rushed. Since there are no designated stops and the route is just over 96 miles, you have the flexibility to pull over as you please. Keep an eye out for the transitions between Dixie Highway, Lexington, and the Bluegrass Parkway to ensure you're on the correct path. With a fuel cost around $15, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank.

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 48.1 miles from Munfordville, KY, or about 46m into the drive.

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 21 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.1 miles or 46m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oregon, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Munfordville, KY

This is one driving day of about 96.2 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Munfordville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Bardstown, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bardstown, KY

48 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

Elizabethtown, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bardstown, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.1 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bardstown, Kentucky

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15023501333

Visit website

Cinco De Mayo Mexican Bar And Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bardstown, Kentucky

0.5 mi

El Mazatlan Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Munfordville, Kentucky

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Fresh Coffee, Pastries & More

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bardstown, Kentucky

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 55

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15023316345

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55

Bardstown, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15023501333

Visit website

Cinco De Mayo Mexican Bar And Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55

Bardstown, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15023501145

Visit website

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

Wings and Rings

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55

Bardstown, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15023491963

Visit website

Toogie's Table

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 55

Bardstown, Kentucky

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+15022750891

Visit website

Mi Lindo Cuernavaca tienda taqueria

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55

Bardstown, Kentucky

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+15023316034

Visit website

Huddle House

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55

Bardstown, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15023497540

Visit website

Kreso's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 55

Bardstown, Kentucky

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+15023489594

Fresh Coffee, Pastries & More

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 55

Bardstown, Kentucky

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15023316345

Visit website

Shortcrust Coffee and Pastry Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61.9

Bloomfield, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15028275990

Visit website

Bean Cove

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.5

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12709822233

Visit website

Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 27.5

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12707636175

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.04 one way

$30.08 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.51 $33.03
premium $4.89 $18.51 $37.03
diesel $5.61 $21.24 $42.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.9 0 $10.10 $4.62
Efficient EV 24.1 0 $8.42 $3.85
EV Truck/SUV 38.5 0 $13.47 $6.16

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Munfordville, KY

Night in Munfordville on Saturday

Local time

11:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oregon, KY

Late night in Oregon on Sunday

Local time

12:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

8 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 32m 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 the entirety of this 96.2-mile route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The journey unfolds on Dixie Highway and Lexington, eventually leading you onto the Bluegrass Parkway. While there isn't a "longest stretch" to note due to the frequent turns, this road will keep you engaged with its winding nature. The character is consistently that of a local roadway, offering a different driving experience than a typical interstate cruise.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Dixie Highway.

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 Munfordville, KY to Oregon, KY is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Munfordville, KY to Oregon, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

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 32m. Total distance: 96.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

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 Munfordville, KY to Oregon, 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 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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