Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
59.2 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oklahoma, KY
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Earlington, KY
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The drive from Oklahoma, KY to Earlington, KY covers 59.2 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KY 138, Kentucky 140, KY 764 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.3 miles on KY 138. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
29.6 miles from Oklahoma, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KY 138 | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| Kentucky 140 | 12.1 mi | 21m |
| KY 764 | 11.2 mi | 19m |
| I 69 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| KY 81 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Hopkinsville Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma, KY and Earlington, KY.
Start on KY 764
Turn straight onto US 231
Turn left onto KY 140
Turn left onto KY 1046
Turn straight onto KY 3470
Turn straight onto KY 81
Turn right onto KY 81
Turn right onto KY 138
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 69
Take the exit
Turn right onto KY 281
Turn left onto US 41
Continue on US 41
Continue on US 41
Turn left onto US 41
Arrive at destination
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.
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 13 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.6 miles or 51m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Earlington, KY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Oklahoma, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oklahoma, KY
This is one driving day of about 59.2 miles and 1h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Oklahoma, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.4 and 59.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto KY 140 / Kentucky 140
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto KY 1046
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto KY 81 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward KY 281: Madisonville, Providence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto US 41 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$9.18 one way
$18.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $10.06 | $20.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Oklahoma on Monday
Local time
8:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Earlington on Monday
Local time
8:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
66°F
Livermore, KY
30 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
59.2 mi in 1h 30m, mostly highway — 13.3 mi of that is on KY 138.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KY 138 and Kentucky 140. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in near KY 140 / Kentucky 140.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 30m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles (KY 140 / Kentucky 140): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (KY 1046): Navigation decision point; at 29.2 miles (KY 81 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
191 ft
Total Descent
202 ft
Highest Point
497 ft
~16.9 mi in
Elevation Range
118 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Oklahoma, KY to Earlington, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Providence along the way.
Providence
“Sooner State” · Founded 1907
Oklahoma is a state in the Great Plains region of the United States of America. Oklahoma has a rich Native American past. There are all kinds of activities available from hunting, fishing, hiking, to gambling in one of the hundred or so casinos and bingo parlors, and metro activities in Tulsa and Oklahoma City
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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