Oregon, KY to Hendron, KY is 241.5 miles and takes about 4h 32m via Western Kentucky Parkway, Bluegrass Parkway, and I 69, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region of Kentucky for its entirety. With 95% of the travel on highways, it's a straightforward drive that should feel familiar to most drivers. Plan for a single day to cover the distance comfortably, making it a great option for a quick transit between these two points in the state.
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
120.8 miles from Oregon, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.9 mi
1h 46m
Bluegrass Parkway
58.2 mi
1h 2m
I 69
53.6 mi
57m
I 24
18.4 mi
19m
Louisville Road
4.7 mi
5m
Oregon Road
2.1 mi
8m
I 65
1.2 mi
1m
Elmdale Road
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Western Kentucky Parkway
— 98.9 mi, about 1h 46m
Traffic on I-24
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,081 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,771
Quietest
2 AM
~164 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 69 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon, KY and Hendron, 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 left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
6
Merge onto I 65
1.2 mi·1 min·I 65
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 91C-AToward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 91C-BToward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward Paducah, Elizabethtown
10
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi·1 hr 45 min·Western Kentucky Parkway
11
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
0.8 mi·54 sec·Western Kentucky Parkway
Exit 38A
12
Merge onto I 69
37 mi·40 min·I 69
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
16 mi·17 min·I 69
Exit 68BToward I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24
18 mi·19 min·I 24
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 7Toward US 62, US 45: Paducah, Mayfield
16
Turn right onto US 45
0.2 mi·20 sec·Lone Oak Road
17
Turn right
0.4 mi·1 min
18
Turn left onto Elmdale Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Elmdale Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto KY 994
0.4 mi·46 sec·Old Mayfield Road
20
Turn right onto Summit Drive
346 ft·18 sec·Summit Drive
21
Turn left onto At Massa Drive
0.1 mi·31 sec·At Massa Drive
22
Arrive at destination
At Massa Drive
Trip Plan
This is a drive best suited for a single day, so consider an early start to maximize your daylight hours. You'll encounter one major highway, the Western Kentucky Parkway, for a substantial portion, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before entering that stretch. With a total duration of around 4 hours and 32 minutes, you can comfortably complete this trip without needing an overnight stop. The estimated fuel cost is $38, so plan accordingly. Given the direct nature of the route, you have flexibility with your departure time.
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 120.8 miles from Oregon, KY, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.9 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 53 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.8 miles or 2h 18m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hendron, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oregon, 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 Oregon, KY
This is one driving day of about 241.5 miles and 4h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Oregon, 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 Western Kentucky Parkway for about 98.9 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 67.5 and 239.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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67.5 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
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 91C-A
Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Wes...
8
67.7 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 91C-B
Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western...
6
68 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Paducah, Elizabethtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Paducah, Elizabethtown
7
204.5 mi into trip|~3h 47m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68B
Toward I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah
6
239.1 mi into trip|~4h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 62, US 45: Paducah, Mayfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward US 62, US 45: Paducah, Mayfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.28 one way
$80.57 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$43.78
$87.57
premium
$5.26
$50.00
$100.00
diesel
$6.18
$58.75
$117.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.5
0
$25.36
$11.59
Efficient EV
60.4
0
$21.13
$9.66
EV Truck/SUV
96.6
1
$33.81
$15.46
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 18, 2026
Origin
Oregon, KY
Late night
in Oregon on Monday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hendron, KY
Night
in Hendron on Sunday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
E 1 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 6:05AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 18 at 5:48AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
45°F
Morgantown, KY
121 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 32m 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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 58.3
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...
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 99.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 95% of the 241.5 miles on them. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 98.9 miles, all on the Western Kentucky Parkway. Expect a mostly rural cruising experience with relatively few exits compared to more urban routes. The transition to surface roads will occur near the end of your drive.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.9 mi on Western Kentucky Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Western Kentucky Parkway and Bluegrass Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 67.5 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 241.5 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 67.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
812 ft364 ft
Total Climb
711 ft
Total Descent
881 ft
Highest Point
812 ft
~17.3 mi in
Elevation Range
448 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oregon, KY and Hendron, KY, road signs point toward Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West and Elizabethtown.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 32m. Total distance: 241.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.9 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 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 Hendron, 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 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 67.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Hendron, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
