Origin
Oklahoma, KY
Night in Oklahoma on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oklahoma, KY to Horse Cave, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
81.5 mi
131 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oklahoma, KY
An Vuong
Horse Cave, KY
Mihaela Claudia Puscas
Trip Overview
Oklahoma, KY to Horse Cave, KY is 81.5 miles and takes about 2h 9m via KY 54, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky, moving through the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, single-day drive that focuses heavily on highway travel. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover this distance without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.8 miles from Oklahoma, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KY 54 | 39.1 mi | 1h 2m |
| Raider Hollow Road | 13.8 mi | 24m |
| Millerstown Road | 10.7 mi | 18m |
| I 65 | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Flint Ridge Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| KY 764 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
KY 54
— 39.1 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma, KY and Horse Cave, 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
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 112
Toward KY 224: Clarkson, Millerstown
9
Turn right onto KY 224
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Millerstown Road
10
Continue on KY 224
364 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ward Road
11
Continue on KY 224
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Millerstown Road
12
Turn right onto KY 1140
14 mi
·
24 min
·
Raider Hollow Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 31W
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Main Street
14
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
15
Merge onto I 65
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 65
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward KY 218: Horse Cave
17
Turn left onto KY 218
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Flint Ridge Road
18
Arrive at destination
KY 218
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 9m duration, leaving in the morning allows ample time to reach your destination and enjoy the afternoon. With only one day recommended, there's no need to rush stops. You'll be spending about $13 on fuel, so plan accordingly. The longest stretch on KY 54 is over 39 miles, so you might want to take a brief break before or after that segment to stretch your legs.
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 40.8 miles from Oklahoma, KY, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.1 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 18 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 1h 5m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Horse Cave, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Oklahoma, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 81.5 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Oklahoma, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on KY 54 for about 39.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.8 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
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 40.6 and 78.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
40.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
US 62; KY 259 / Public Square
Enter roundabout onto US 62; KY 259 / Public Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
46.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward KY 224: Clarkson, Millerstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 112
Toward KY 224: Clarkson, Millerstown
4
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
KY 1140 / Raider Hollow Road
Turn right onto KY 1140 / Raider Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
4
71.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
|
US 31W / North Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 31W / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
78.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward KY 218: Horse Cave
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward KY 218: Horse Cave
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.74 one way
$25.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.68 | $31.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.99 | $35.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.56 | $3.91 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.41 | $5.22 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Horse Cave, KY
Night in Horse Cave on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
24 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
2h 9m 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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 78.7
View on nps.gov
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
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 59
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is highway-focused, with 63% of the 81.5 miles on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 39.1 miles on KY 54 before transitioning to surface roads like Raider Hollow Road and Millerstown Road. Expect a more rural cruising feel as you move away from the highway segments.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.1 mi on KY 54.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KY 54 and Raider Hollow Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 40.6 miles in near US 62; KY 259 / Public Square.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 40.6 miles (US 62; KY 259 / Public Square): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 46.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.6 miles (KY 1140 / Raider Hollow Road): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Oklahoma, KY to Horse Cave, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Millerstown along the way.
Millerstown
46.3 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 81.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.1 miles on KY 54. 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 40.6 miles (US 62; KY 259 / Public Square): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 46.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.6 miles (KY 1140 / Raider Hollow Road): 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 Horse Cave, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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