How far is Coldstream, KY from Owensboro, KY?

The driving distance from Coldstream, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.12 mi
02h 03m
Flight
94.21 mi
151.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.21 mi
Kilometers
151.61 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.12 mi
Kilometers
194.92 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 6:45 AM CDT
Return by in Coldstream
Sun, Apr 19, 9:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coldstream
2026-04-19T05:42
Arrive Owensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coldstream
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hawesville
KY

Human settlement in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Coldstream
60.8 mi
01h 01m
To Owensboro
60.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winding Spring Circle

    1215 ft · 58 sec · Winding Spring Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ancient Spring Drive

    1058 ft · 48 sec · Ancient Spring Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lunenburg Drive

    1078 ft · 53 sec · Lunenburg Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ballardsville Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ballardsville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Brownsboro Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Brownsboro Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 265 North, KY 841 North

    1193 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

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

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Sycamore Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Owensboro Bridge

    3218 ft · 1 min · Owensboro Bridge

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1383 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Frederica Street

    63 m · 3 sec · Frederica Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frederica Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coldstream 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
65.5 mi · 54%
US 231 South
22.2 mi · 18%
Lewis and Clark Bridge
13.3 mi · 11%
Gene Snyder Freeway
3.88 mi · 3%
Sycamore Street
3.43 mi · 3%
Ballardsville Road
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
94.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hawesville
01h 01m from Coldstream
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Coldstream and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Owensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Hawesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Coldstream and 60.4 miles from Owensboro.

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

The direct path is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Coldstream 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 then Sunny around Coldstream and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Owensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Hawesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hawesville, 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 Hawesville.

BUS

Evansville, IN

72 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

87 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

95 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coldstream and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 94.21 mi (151.61 km).

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#1 Coldstream

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,165
Coordinates38.3147900, -85.5238500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Owensboro

#2 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Winding Spring Circle (-85.523873, 38.314813)
End: Frederica Street (-87.113495, 37.77421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.18 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
8.54 gal · 32.36 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.10 $32.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.16 $36.32
Premium $4.65 $19.87 $39.75
Diesel $5.30 $22.65 $45.30

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Coldstream, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in Coldstream is 05:42:14, although it is 04:42:14 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.