Oklahoma, KY to Beattyville, KY is 229.5 miles and takes about 4h 44m via Bluegrass Parkway and Mountain Parkway, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Kentucky, moving from the Southeast region towards the Southeast region. It's a highway-focused trip designed for efficient travel, making it a good option if you need to cover ground without a lot of fuss. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward way to get from point A to point B within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114.7 miles from Oklahoma, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi
1h 15m
KY 54
39.1 mi
1h 2m
Mountain Parkway
32.6 mi
34m
Western Kentucky Parkway
29.6 mi
31m
I 64
18.2 mi
20m
Natural Bridge Road
18 mi
25m
New Circle Road
5.7 mi
8m
Versailles Road
4.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Bluegrass Parkway
— 70.7 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma, KY and Beattyville, KY.
1
Start on KY 764
1.5 mi·2 min·KY 764
2
Turn right onto KY 54
39 mi·1 hr 2 min·KY 54
3
Enter roundabout onto US 62; KY 259
42 ft·1 sec·Public Square
4
Continue on US 62; KY 259
78 ft·1 sec·Public Square
5
Turn slight right onto US 62; KY 259
1.0 mi·1 min·South Main Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
7
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
30 mi·31 min·Western Kentucky Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 137BToward I 65 North: Lexington, LouisvilleUse the right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
10
Merge onto I 65
1.4 mi·1 min·I 65
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 93Toward Lexington, BardstownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
71 mi·1 hr 15 min·Bluegrass Parkway
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward US 60 West: Frankfort
14
Turn right onto US 60
1.7 mi·2 min·Lexington Road
15
Continue on US 60
4.6 mi·6 min·Versailles Road
Use the left lane.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
17
Merge onto KY 4
5.7 mi·8 min·New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 27; US 68
1.0 mi·1 min·North Broadway
19
Turn left
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
20
Merge onto I 64; I 75
1.6 mi·1 min·I 64; I 75
21
Take the exit onto I 64
17 mi·18 min·I 64
Exit 111Toward I 64 East: Winchester, AshlandUse the slight left / straight lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto Mountain Parkway
33 mi·34 min·Mountain Parkway
Toward Mountain Parkway east , Prestonsburg, Campton
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
24
Keep slight right at fork
162 ft·4 sec
25
Turn right onto KY 11
18 mi·25 min·Natural Bridge Road
26
Continue on KY 11
1.3 mi·1 min·Broadway
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn right onto Main Street
76 ft·4 sec·Main Street
28
Turn right onto Bradford Street
86 ft·3 sec·Bradford Street
29
Arrive at destination
Bradford Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 44m estimated duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aiming for an early morning departure from Oklahoma, KY, will give you ample daylight to complete the 229.5-mile drive. With only one stop suggested, you can plan for a brief refueling and stretch break, perhaps around the halfway point. The fuel cost is estimated at $36, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you leave, especially since the longest stretch without exits is over 70 miles on the Bluegrass Parkway. This route is quite direct, so you won't need to worry about complex navigation.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 114.7 miles from Oklahoma, KY, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.7 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 50 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.7 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beattyville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oklahoma, 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 Oklahoma, KY
This is one driving day of about 229.5 miles and 4h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Oklahoma, 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 Bluegrass Parkway for about 70.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
$1 to $10
mile 180.3
Winchester, Kentucky
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
+18599793377
Junior Williamson Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 71.4 and 160.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
71.4 mi into trip|~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 137B
Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
6
71.8 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
8
73.7 mi into trip|~1h 42m 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 / slight right lanes.
Exit 93
Toward Lexington, Bardstown
6
158.7 mi into trip|~3h 19m in
Turn left toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashlan...
8
160.8 mi into trip|~3h 22m in|I 64
Take the exit onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 111
Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.88 one way
$71.76 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$39.39
$78.79
premium
$4.89
$44.17
$88.33
diesel
$5.61
$50.67
$101.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.9
0
$24.10
$11.02
Efficient EV
57.4
0
$20.08
$9.18
EV Truck/SUV
91.8
1
$32.13
$14.69
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Oklahoma, KY
Night
in Oklahoma on Saturday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Beattyville, KY
Late night
in Beattyville on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Oregon, KY
115 mi in
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
3 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
4h 44m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
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...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 79.1
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 150.4
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...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 47.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 84% of the 229.5 miles on major roadways like the Bluegrass Parkway and Mountain Parkway. You'll experience a long stretch of 70.7 miles on the Bluegrass Parkway, offering consistent cruising. The transition to surface roads will occur as you near your destination in Beattyville, marking the end of the primary highway segments and introducing more local driving conditions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bluegrass Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 70.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bluegrass Parkway and KY 54. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 71.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 229.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 71.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Between Oklahoma, KY and Beattyville, KY, road signs point toward Louisville, Lexington, Bardstown, Ashland, Mountain Parkway East and Prestonsburg - among others.
Louisville
71.4 mi in|~1h 39m
Lexington
73.7 mi in|~1h 42m
Bardstown
73.7 mi in|~1h 42m
Ashland
158.7 mi in|~3h 19m
Mountain Parkway East
177.4 mi in|~3h 41m|via Mountain Parkway
Prestonsburg
177.4 mi in|~3h 41m|via Mountain Parkway
Campton
177.4 mi in|~3h 41m|via Mountain Parkway
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 44m. Total distance: 229.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Oklahoma, KY to Beattyville, KY covers 229.5 miles and takes about 4h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bluegrass Parkway, KY 54, Mountain Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.7 miles from Oklahoma, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 229.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 71.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Oklahoma, KY and Beattyville, KY, road signs point toward Louisville, Lexington, Bardstown, Ashland, Mountain Parkway East and Prestonsburg - among others.
