Oklahoma, KY to Stanton, KY is 200.1 miles and takes about 4h 6m via Bluegrass Parkway and Western Kentucky Parkway, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky, traversing the Southeast region. With over 90% of the route on highways, expect a fairly direct drive. This is a solid option if you're looking for a straightforward, single-day trip across the state, focusing on efficient travel between these two points.
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
100.1 miles from Oklahoma, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m 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
Western Kentucky Parkway
29.6 mi
31m
Mountain Parkway
22.1 mi
23m
I 64
18.2 mi
20m
New Circle Road
5.7 mi
8m
Versailles Road
4.6 mi
6m
Lexington Road
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Bluegrass Parkway
— 70.7 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma, KY and Stanton, KY.
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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
22 mi·23 min·Mountain Parkway
Toward Mountain Parkway east , Prestonsburg, Campton
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
24
Turn sharp left onto KY 213
0.4 mi·34 sec·North Main Street
25
Turn right onto KY 11; KY 15
56 ft·1 sec·East College Avenue
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Arrive at destination
KY 11; KY 15
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour drive time, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and avoid potential evening traffic. The route is efficient enough that you won't need to split the drive, but plan for one stop to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 70.7-mile stretch on the Bluegrass Parkway, as services can be spaced out. The $32 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices before you depart.
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 100.1 miles from Oklahoma, KY, or about 2h 11m 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 44 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.1 miles or 2h 11m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stanton, 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 200.1 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
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.
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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
$33.38 one way
$66.76 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$36.42
$72.84
premium
$5.25
$41.38
$82.77
diesel
$6.28
$49.44
$98.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60
0
$21.01
$9.60
Efficient EV
50
0
$17.51
$8.00
EV Truck/SUV
80
1
$28.01
$12.81
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 15, 2026
Origin
Oklahoma, KY
Morning
in Oklahoma on Thursday
Local time
7:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 2 to 9 mph48% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued October 15 at 8:48AM EDT until October 15 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 15 at 7:14AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Destination
Stanton, KY
Morning
in Stanton on Thursday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Patchy Fog
WSW 0 to 3 mph67% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued October 15 at 8:48AM EDT until October 15 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 15 at 7:14AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
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
6 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
4h 6m 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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 82.8
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
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 151.8
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 41.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 91% of the 200.1 miles on major parkways. You'll experience a 70.7-mile stretch on the Bluegrass Parkway before transitioning to surface roads like KY 54. Expect consistent cruising with limited interruptions for the majority of the trip. The shift from highway to local roads will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.7 mi on Bluegrass Parkway.
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 20 significant decision points across 200.1 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
978 ft435 ft
Total Climb
935 ft
Total Descent
694 ft
Highest Point
978 ft
~171.5 mi in
Elevation Range
542 ft
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 Stanton, KY, road signs point toward Louisville, Lexington, Bardstown, Ashland, Mountain Parkway East and Prestonsburg - among others.
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
•Museum of Osteology — museum in Oklahoma
•Fort Gibson — fort in Oklahoma
•Antelope Hills, Oklahoma — mountain in United States of America
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 6m. Total distance: 200.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.7 miles on Bluegrass Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Stanton, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Camp Nelson National Monument and Mammoth Cave National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Stanton, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
