Spanning 162.5 miles across Kentucky, this journey from Warsaw to Oklahoma takes approximately 2 hours and 48 minutes to complete. Because the trip is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Sparta Pike, KY 841 North, and the Gene Snyder Freeway. Budgeting around $24 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast region of Kentucky, the trip maintains a consistent regional feel throughout the drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.5 miles from Warsaw, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
47 mi
50m
I 64
42.5 mi
46m
Doolittle Mills Road
20.3 mi
27m
KY 69
8.5 mi
14m
I 265
6.9 mi
8m
Sparta Pike
6.4 mi
11m
Lewis and Clark Bridge
6.1 mi
7m
KY 764
5.9 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 47 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw, KY and Oklahoma, KY.
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Start on KY 35
414 ft·8 sec·Main Cross Street
2
Continue on KY 35
6.4 mi·11 min·Sparta Pike
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
4
Merge onto I 71
47 mi·50 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward KY 841 North
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward KY 841 North
7
Merge onto KY 841
3.0 mi·3 min·Gene Snyder Freeway
8
Continue on KY 841
6.1 mi·7 min·Lewis and Clark Bridge
9
Continue on SR 265; SR 62
0.8 mi·57 sec·SR 265; SR 62
10
Continue on I 265; SR 62
6.4 mi·7 min·I 265; SR 62
11
Continue on I 265; SR 62
0.5 mi·54 sec·I 265; SR 62
Toward I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
12
Merge onto I 64; US 150; SR 62
1.7 mi·2 min·I 64; US 150; SR 62
13
Continue on I 64; SR 62
41 mi·44 min·I 64; SR 62
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 79Toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick
15
Turn left onto SR 37
20 mi·27 min·Doolittle Mills Road
16
Turn left onto SR 237
5.2 mi·7 min·Indiana State Road 237
17
Continue on KY 69
0.7 mi·1 min·Lincoln Trail Bridge
18
Turn left onto KY 69
0.4 mi·59 sec·Madison Street
19
Turn left onto US 60; KY 69
1.5 mi·1 min·US 60; KY 69
20
Turn right onto KY 69
8.5 mi·14 min·KY 69
21
Turn right onto KY 144
4.8 mi·8 min·State Highway 144
22
Turn left onto KY 764
5.9 mi·10 min·KY 764
23
At end of road, turn left onto KY 54; KY 764
380 ft·10 sec·Main Street
24
Turn right onto KY 764
1.5 mi·2 min·Main Cross Street
25
Arrive at destination
KY 764
Trip Plan
Since this is a straightforward 2-hour and 48-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Planning for at least one stop is recommended to break up the technical, turn-heavy nature of the drive. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between local roads and the Gene Snyder Freeway, as these turns are frequent. Because you are avoiding major highways for the duration of the 162.5-mile journey, try to avoid peak local traffic hours to ensure your travel time stays close to the estimated duration. Fill your tank before you leave to keep your $24 fuel budget on track.
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 81.5 miles from Warsaw, KY, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47 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 36 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.5 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Warsaw, 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 Warsaw, KY
This is one driving day of about 163 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Warsaw, 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 I 71 for about 47 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 161.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.9 mi into trip|~12m in|I 71
Merge onto I 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
53.8 mi into trip|~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward KY 841 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward KY 841 North
5
54 mi into trip|~1h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward KY 841 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward KY 841 North
6
113.9 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 79
Toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick
5
161.4 mi into trip|~3h 25m in|KY 54; KY 764 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto KY 54; KY 764 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.48 one way
$50.97 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$27.98
$55.96
premium
$4.89
$31.37
$62.74
diesel
$5.61
$35.99
$71.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.9
0
$17.12
$7.82
Efficient EV
40.8
0
$14.26
$6.52
EV Truck/SUV
65.2
0
$22.82
$10.43
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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 Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Warsaw, KY
Late night
in Warsaw on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
W 3 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Oklahoma, KY
Night
in Oklahoma on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Greenville, IN
82 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
19 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
3h 28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With a highway share of 0%, you won't find yourself locked into long, straight stretches of pavement on this route. Navigation centers on local roads, meaning the longest stretch of uninterrupted driving—specifically on Sparta Pike—is negligible. The road requires your full attention as you transition between local connectors and the Gene Snyder Freeway. It is an engaging, hands-on driving experience that rewards drivers who prefer navigating local terrain over high-speed highway miles.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 64. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in near I 71.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 28m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (I 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 54 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
903 ft435 ft
Total Climb
1,528 ft
Total Descent
1,586 ft
Highest Point
903 ft
~74.7 mi in
Elevation Range
468 ft
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 Warsaw, KY to Oklahoma, KY, road signs begin pointing toward French Lick along the way.
French Lick
113.9 mi in|~2h 10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 163 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 47 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (I 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 54 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Oklahoma, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
