Origin
Oklahoma, KY
Late night in Oklahoma on Tuesday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oklahoma, KY to Hardinsburg, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Hardinsburg, KY
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Trip Overview
This 31.3-mile journey from Oklahoma, KY to Hardinsburg, KY is a straightforward drive, taking approximately 53 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring just one recommended day of travel. You'll navigate primarily along Hardinsburg Road, KY 54, and KY 764, with about 40% of the drive on highway segments. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $5, making it an economical option. This route offers a mixed driving experience, fitting well within the Southeast region for both your origin and destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hardinsburg Road | 18.8 mi | 31m |
| KY 54 | 10.9 mi | 19m |
| KY 764 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hardinsburg Road
— 18.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma, KY and Hardinsburg, KY.
1
Start on KY 764
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
KY 764
2
Turn right onto KY 54
11 mi
·
19 min
·
KY 54
3
Turn left onto KY 261
19 mi
·
31 min
·
Hardinsburg Road
4
Turn right onto 3rd Street
106 ft
·
2 sec
·
3rd Street
5
Arrive at destination
3rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 31.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
KY 54
Turn right onto KY 54
Navigation decision point
3
12.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
KY 261 / Hardinsburg Road
Turn left onto KY 261 / Hardinsburg Road
Navigation decision point
4
31.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Hardinsburg, KY
Late night in Hardinsburg on Tuesday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
53m 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?
The character of this drive is best described as a mixed bag, with 40% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 18.8 miles on Hardinsburg Road, which likely forms the bulk of the journey's character. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway sections and potentially more local, winding roads as you transition between KY 54 and KY 764. This varied terrain means you'll experience different driving sensations throughout the 53-minute trip, keeping you engaged behind the wheel.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on Hardinsburg Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near KY 54.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oklahoma, KY to Hardinsburg, KY is easy. At 53m with 40% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (KY 54): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (KY 261 / Hardinsburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 31.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.8 miles on Hardinsburg Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (KY 54): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (KY 261 / Hardinsburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hardinsburg, 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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