How far is Barbourville, KY from Owensboro, KY?
The driving distance from Barbourville, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188 miles (302.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barbourville and Owensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barbourville and Owensboro.
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Start on Court Square
82 m · 8 sec · Court Square
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Exit the rotary onto South Main Street
65 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Daniel Boone Drive
2506 ft · 52 sec · Daniel Boone Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Gap Parkway
15.5 mi · 19 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on Corbin Bypass
1.9 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington
1811 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 80: Somerset, London
865 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
71 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
34.5 mi · 41 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Turn right
2233 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green
3226 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Parkway
1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Expressway
1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green
1288 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Cemetery Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue
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Continue on East 6th Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Lane
3.7 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Lane
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Turn right onto Morgantown Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Morgantown Road
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Take the ramp right
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
62.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East, US 231 North: Hawesville
1792 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
1.2 km · 53 sec · Wendell Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 54
1437 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Leitchfield Road
79 m · 6 sec · Leitchfield Road
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Continue on East Parrish Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Parrish Avenue
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Turn right onto Leitchfield Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Leitchfield Road
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto Frederica Street
997 ft · 21 sec · Frederica Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frederica Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barbourville and Owensboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cumberland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.9 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Barbourville and Sunny near Owensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barbourville to Owensboro?
The road trip is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km) and usually takes 04h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Edmonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122 miles from Barbourville and 125.9 miles from Owensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188 miles (302.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.96 one way or $65.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Barbourville and Owensboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Barbourville and Sunny near Owensboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barbourville and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 187.94 mi (302.46 km).
#1 Barbourville
City in Knox County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,974 |
| Coordinates | 36.8664800, -83.8888100 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Owensboro
The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.
| Population | 60,344 |
| Coordinates | 37.7742200, -87.1133300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frederica Street (-87.113495, 37.77421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $32.96 | $65.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.17 | $74.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.68 | $81.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.36 | $92.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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