How far is Carrollton, KY from Owensboro, KY?
The driving distance from Carrollton, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Owensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Owensboro.
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Start on Highland Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
2162 ft · 37 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Owenton Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Owenton Road
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Take the ramp left
2111 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
34.9 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North
736 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North
2995 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge
6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
2548 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
63.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South
2113 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Sycamore Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · Sycamore Street
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Owensboro Bridge
3218 ft · 1 min · Owensboro Bridge
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1383 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Frederica Street
63 m · 3 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 Carrollton 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.
I 64 West
Continue straight
63.3 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Carrollton and Sunny near Owensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrollton to Owensboro?
The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brandenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Carrollton and 78.4 miles from Owensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.93 one way or $41.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Carrollton and Owensboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Carrollton and Sunny near Owensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Brandenburg
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 122.24 mi (196.72 km).
#1 Carrollton
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 3,806 |
| Coordinates | 38.6809000, -85.1794000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.60 | $47.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.83 | $51.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.44 | $58.87 |
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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