Origin
Oregon, KY
Late night in Oregon on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oregon, KY to Elk Creek, 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
1h 3m
Distance
45.8 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oregon, KY
Stephen Leonardi
Elk Creek, KY
Niki Clark
Trip Overview
This 45.8-mile drive from Oregon, KY to Elk Creek, KY is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 3 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, so no overnight stays are necessary. You'll spend about 34% of your time on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 15.3 miles on I 64. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $7, making it an economical option. Given that both the origin and destination are within the Southeast region of Kentucky, you can expect a consistent regional feel throughout your drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 15.3 mi | 16m |
| Louisville Road | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Taylorsville Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Graefenburg Road | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Shelbyville Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Bypass North | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Oregon Road | 2.1 mi | 8m |
| Alton Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 15.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon, KY and Elk Creek, KY.
1
Start on Oregon Road
2.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Oregon Road
2
Turn right onto US 127
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Louisville Road
3
Continue on US 127 Bypass
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Bypass North
4
Turn left onto KY 151
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Alton Road
5
Continue on KY 151; KY 512
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Graefenburg Road
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
7
Merge onto I 64
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 32
Toward KY 55: Shelbyville, Taylorsville
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
361 ft
·
14 sec
10
Turn left onto KY 55
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Taylorsville Road
11
Continue on KY 55
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Shelbyville Road
12
Continue on KY 1633
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
KY 1633
13
Arrive at destination
KY 1633
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 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 36.8 — 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
5
21.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
36.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward KY 55: Shelbyville, Taylorsville
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 32
Toward KY 55: Shelbyville, Taylorsville
5
36.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
36.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
KY 55 / Taylorsville Road
Turn left onto KY 55 / Taylorsville Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.16 one way
$14.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.81 | $17.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Elk Creek, KY
Late night in Elk Creek on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 3m 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 personality of this drive is a mixed one, offering a blend of highway cruising and local road navigation. With 34% of the journey on highways, you'll experience some faster-paced driving, particularly during the 15.3-mile stretch on I 64. As you transition off the interstate, expect the roads to become more localized, likely involving Louisville Road and Taylorsville Road. This variety means the driving experience shifts from efficient travel to a more community-oriented pace, offering a diverse feel behind the wheel.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on I 64.
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 2.1 miles in near US 127 / Louisville Road.
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 3m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 127 / Louisville Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Oregon, KY to Elk Creek, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Taylorsville along the way.
Taylorsville
36.5 mi in
|
~49m
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.
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 3m. Total distance: 45.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on I 64. 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 21.2 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument. 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 Elk Creek, 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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