How far is Claryville, KY from Owensboro, KY?

The driving distance from Claryville, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (269 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
205.58 mi
03h 32m
Flight
167.17 mi
269.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.17 mi
Kilometers
269.03 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.58 mi
Kilometers
330.85 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM CDT
Return by in Claryville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Claryville
2026-04-23T02:01
Arrive Owensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:32 AM to 10:32 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Claryville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Louisville
KY

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.

From Claryville
102.8 mi
01h 46m
To Owensboro
102.8 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Claryville and Owensboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Claryville and Owensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    643 ft · 51 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    148 m · 38 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Licking Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Licking Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Creektrace Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Creektrace Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Decoursey Pike

    2449 ft · 49 sec · Decoursey Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Visalia Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Visalia Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Staffordsburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Staffordsburg Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Maverick Road

    121 m · 9 sec · Maverick Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Taylor Mill Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Taylor Mill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Walton Nicholson Pike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Walton Nicholson Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Walton Nicholson Road

    2119 ft · 38 sec · Walton Nicholson Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    3210 ft · 54 sec · Dixie Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    2298 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old Beaver Road

    875 ft · 24 sec · Old Beaver Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Stephenson Mill Road

    1317 ft · 36 sec · Stephenson Mill Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on School Road

    2514 ft · 1 min · School Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mary Grubbs Highway

    1284 ft · 25 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Cincinnati

    1769 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    1.5 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    67 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North

    736 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North

    2995 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  28. 28

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 26 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  34. 34

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Sycamore Street

  36. 36

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  37. 37

    Continue on Owensboro Bridge

    3218 ft · 1 min · Owensboro Bridge

  38. 38

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1383 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Frederica Street

    63 m · 3 sec · Frederica Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frederica Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Claryville and Owensboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
40 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
67.9 mi · 33%
I 64 West
65.5 mi · 32%
US 231 South
22.2 mi · 11%
Lewis and Clark Bridge
13.3 mi · 6%
Walton Nicholson Pike
4.13 mi · 2%
Sycamore Street
3.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Continue straight

67 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
167.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisville
01h 46m from Claryville
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Claryville and Sunny near Owensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Claryville to Owensboro?

The road trip is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Claryville and 102.8 miles from Owensboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 167.1 miles (269 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Claryville 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 Claryville and Sunny near Owensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Louisville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Louisville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Louisville.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Claryville and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 167.17 mi (269.03 km).

Claryville

#1 Claryville

Census-designated place in Campbell County, Kentucky

Population2,355
Coordinates38.9192300, -84.3954900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Owensboro

#2 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.395287, 38.919256)
End: Frederica Street (-87.113495, 37.77421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.46 L · about $27.34
Round trip
$54.68
14.5 gal · 54.92 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.34 $54.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.83 $61.67
Premium $4.65 $33.74 $67.48
Diesel $5.30 $38.45 $76.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Claryville, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in Claryville is 02:01:13, although it is 01:01:13 in Owensboro.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.