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Trip from Oklahoma, KY to Morganfield, 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 33m

Distance

71.5 mi

115 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

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

Downtown Oklahoma, KY, KY

Oklahoma, KY

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city in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America

Morganfield, KY

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Trip Overview

This 71.5-mile drive from Oklahoma, KY to Morganfield, KY is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes. The route primarily utilizes the Audubon Parkway, with portions on South Green Street and Main Street. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this is an economical option for a short excursion. Since both the origin and destination are in the Southeast region of Kentucky, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout your journey. This drive offers a straightforward way to connect these two communities without significant time commitment.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

35.8 miles from Oklahoma, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Audubon Parkway 24 mi 26m
South Green Street 18.4 mi 21m
Main Street 8 mi 14m
Wendell Ford Expressway 7.7 mi 8m
Henderson Bypass 4.7 mi 6m
KY 54 4.7 mi 9m
KY 764 1.5 mi 2m
US 41 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Audubon Parkway — 24 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma, KY and Morganfield, KY.

1

Start on KY 764

1.5 mi · 2 min · KY 764
2

Turn left onto KY 54; KY 764

8.0 mi · 14 min · Main Street
3

Continue on KY 54; KY 142

4.7 mi · 9 min · KY 54; KY 142
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
5

Merge onto US 60; US 231

7.7 mi · 8 min · Wendell Ford Expressway
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 10 Toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson
7

Continue on Audubon Parkway

23 mi · 24 min · Audubon Parkway
8

Continue on Audubon Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Audubon Parkway
Exit 1B Toward US 41 South: Madisonville
9

Merge onto I 69; US 41

0.8 mi · 49 sec · I 69; US 41
10

Take the exit onto US 41

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 41
Exit 10B Toward US 41 South: Morganfield
11

Continue on KY 425

4.7 mi · 6 min · Henderson Bypass
12

Turn left onto US 60

18 mi · 21 min · South Green Street
13

Turn left onto KY 56

126 ft · 2 sec · East Main Street
14

Arrive at destination

KY 56

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of just over an hour and a half, you have a lot of flexibility with this trip. Consider departing in the morning to enjoy a full day in Morganfield, or leave later for a relaxed afternoon excursion. With no planned stops, you can make this journey non-stop or add brief pauses as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $11; it's always wise to top off before heading out, especially since the longest uninterrupted stretch is 24 miles on the Audubon Parkway.

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 35.8 miles from Oklahoma, KY, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24 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 16 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.8 miles or 50m 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 20m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oklahoma, KY

This is one driving day of about 71.5 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Oklahoma, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Audubon Parkway for about 24 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Henderson, KY

36 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

Owensboro, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Henderson, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.8 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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 71.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | KY 54; KY 764 / Main Street

Turn left onto KY 54; KY 764 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
14.3 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
22.2 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 10 Toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson
5
47.4 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | US 41

Take the exit onto US 41 toward US 41 South: Morganfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 10B Toward US 41 South: Morganfield
4
71.5 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | KY 56 / East Main Street

Turn left onto KY 56 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.18 one way

$22.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.27 $24.55
premium $4.89 $13.76 $27.52
diesel $5.61 $15.79 $31.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.5 0 $7.51 $3.43
Efficient EV 17.9 0 $6.26 $2.86
EV Truck/SUV 28.6 0 $10.01 $4.58

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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 15, 2026

Origin

Oklahoma, KY

Night in Oklahoma on Saturday

Local time

11:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Morganfield, KY

Night in Morganfield on Saturday

Local time

11:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Henderson, KY

36 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

20 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 33m 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 a mixed bag, with 55% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a 24-mile stretch on the Audubon Parkway, providing a good opportunity for consistent speed. Beyond the parkway, the route transitions to local roads like South Green Street and Main Street, which will likely offer a different driving pace. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and more localized navigation as you approach Morganfield.

55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24 mi on Audubon Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near KY 54; KY 764 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 33m 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 1.5 miles (KY 54; KY 764 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 Morganfield, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson along the way.

Audubon Parkway West: Henderson

22.2 mi in | ~35m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 71.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24 miles on Audubon Parkway. 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; KY 764 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Morganfield, 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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