How far is Clay, KY from Owensboro, KY?
The driving distance from Clay, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clay and Owensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay and Owensboro.
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Start on Main Street
1982 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lisman Street
661 ft · 18 sec · Lisman Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
13 mi · 23 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 283
10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 283
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
9 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1059 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on State Highway 416
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 416
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Take the ramp left
1060 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Audubon Parkway
13 mi · 14 min · Audubon Parkway
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Continue on US 60 West: Downtown Owensboro
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
585 ft · 8 sec · Wendell Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
783 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Henderson Road
2969 ft · 48 sec · Henderson Road
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Continue on West 4th Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto Frederica Street
604 ft · 12 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 Clay 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.
Audubon Parkway
Merge slight left onto Audubon Parkway
13 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Clay and Sunny near Owensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clay to Owensboro?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Robards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Clay and 27.2 miles from Owensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clay and Sunny near Owensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Robards
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Robards.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clay and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 43.79 mi (70.48 km).
#1 Clay
Human settlement in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,091 |
| Coordinates | 37.4767100, -87.8200200 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
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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