How far is Crestwood, KY from Owensboro, KY?
Fastest route
The route from Crestwood, Kentucky 40014 to Owensboro, Kentucky is approximately 124 miles and takes about 1 hour and 58 minutes via I-64 W. The route has tolls and crosses into a different time zone.
Directions
- Head west on Ballardsville Rd/W State Hwy 22 toward Hwy 329.
- Continue to follow W State Hwy 22.
- Use the right lane to take the KY-841 N ramp.
- Merge onto I-265/KY-841 E, entering Indiana (toll road).
- Take exit 0 to merge onto I-64 W/IN-62 W toward IN-62 W/St Louis.
- Continue to follow I-64 W.
- Take exit 57A to merge onto US-231 S toward Dale/Owensboro.
- Continue on US-231 S, then drive to Allen St in Owensboro.
- Entering Kentucky, take exit 21 for State Hwy 144 toward Downtown/Owensboro.
- Turn right onto KY-144 W/State Hwy 144 W.
- Turn left onto Triplett St.
- Turn right at the 3rd cross street onto E 5th St.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🛣️ Plan your route in advance and familiarize yourself with the directions.
- ⛽ Ensure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey.
- 💰 Keep some cash or change for tolls along the way.
- ⏰ Consider the time zone change and adjust your schedule accordingly.
- 🚗 Observe traffic conditions and plan for possible delays.
- 📱 Use a navigation app or GPS device to assist you during the journey.
- 📍Pay attention to road signs and follow the indicated exits and turns.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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.
County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crestwood and Owensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood and Owensboro.
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Start on Jesselin Drive
1698 ft · 60 sec · Jesselin Drive
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Continue on Southland Drive
1 mi · 3 min · Southland Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Rosemont Garden
1217 ft · 34 sec · Rosemont Garden
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Continue on Lane Allen Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lane Allen Road
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Turn slight right
92 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Alexandria Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Alexandria Drive
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Turn left onto Versailles Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
1286 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
59.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165 North: Owensboro
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 30 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 Crestwood 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.
Bluegrass Parkway
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.6 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Crestwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Owensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crestwood to Owensboro?
The road trip is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Crestwood and 90.4 miles from Owensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.80 one way or $47.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Crestwood and Owensboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Crestwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Owensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown
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 Elizabethtown.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crestwood and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 142.82 mi (229.84 km).
#1 Crestwood
Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 5,111 |
| Coordinates | 38.0098000, -84.5110500 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.80 | $47.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.84 | $53.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.37 | $58.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.47 | $66.94 |
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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