Origin
Oregon, KY
Late night in Oregon on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oregon, KY to Elizabethtown, 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 22m
Distance
68.6 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oregon, KY
Stephen Leonardi
Elizabethtown, KY
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Trip Overview
This 68.6-mile drive from Oregon, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is a quick trip, taking about 1 hour and 22 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The majority of this route (85% highway) focuses on the Bluegrass Parkway, offering a straightforward journey through Kentucky's Southeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this drive is also quite budget-friendly. You'll spend most of your time on the parkway, so plan for a smooth, predominantly highway experience. It's an easy drive that gets you where you need to go efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Parkway | 58.2 mi | 1h 2m |
| Louisville Road | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| North Mulberry Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Oregon Road | 2.1 mi | 8m |
| I 65 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bluegrass Parkway
— 58.2 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon, KY and Elizabethtown, KY.
1
Start on Oregon Road
2.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Oregon Road
2
Turn right onto US 127
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Louisville Road
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
4
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
6
Merge onto I 65
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 65
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 94
Toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
212 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 62; KY 61
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Mulberry Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 62; KY 61
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Oregon, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 66.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 127 / Louisville Road
Turn right onto US 127 / Louisville Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
65.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
9
66.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 94
Toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
9
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.72 one way
$21.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.78 | $23.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.60 | $4.39 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Elizabethtown, KY
Late night in Elizabethtown on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Bloomfield, KY
34 mi in
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
21 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 22m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 68.6-mile journey. With 85% of the drive on highways, you'll primarily be on the Bluegrass Parkway. This parkway offers a consistent stretch of 58.2 miles without interruption, allowing for a steady pace. While the route begins and ends with local roads like Louisville Road and North Mulberry Street, the bulk of your time will be spent on this well-maintained parkway. The driving personality is therefore quite consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over varied scenery.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.2 mi on Bluegrass Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bluegrass Parkway and Louisville Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near US 127 / Louisville Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.6 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 127 / Louisville Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 65.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Oregon, KY
Full guide →Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It features rugged coastlines, dense forests, fun cities, mountains, canyons, steppes, and desert in the southeastern part of the state.
Arriving in Elizabethtown, KY
Full guide →Elizabethtown is a small town in the Kentucky Derby Region. Abraham Lincoln's parents Thomas and Nancy had their daughter Sarah here in 1807 and then Abraham nearby at Sinking Spring Farm in 1809.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 68.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.2 miles on Bluegrass 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 2.1 miles (US 127 / Louisville Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 65.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elizabethtown, 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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