How far is Crestwood, KY from Owensboro, KY?

The driving distance from Crestwood, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 125 miles (201.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.98 mi
02h 04m
Flight
97.03 mi
156.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.03 mi
Kilometers
156.15 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.98 mi
Kilometers
201.13 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owensboro
Mon, Nov 9, 12:00 PM CST
Return by in Crestwood
Mon, Nov 9, 3:05 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crestwood
2026-11-09T10:55
Arrive Owensboro
Mon, Nov 9, 1:00 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CST

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crestwood
9:30 PM EST
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
Brandenburg
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Crestwood
62.1 mi
01h 02m
To Owensboro
62.9 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
65°F
Monday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 3 mph WNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Ballardsville Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Ballardsville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Brownsboro Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Brownsboro Road

  3. 3

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

    1193 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

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

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Sycamore Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Owensboro Bridge

    3218 ft · 1 min · Owensboro Bridge

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1383 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Frederica Street

    63 m · 3 sec · Frederica Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
65.5 mi · 52%
US 231 South
22.2 mi · 18%
Lewis and Clark Bridge
13.3 mi · 11%
Ballardsville Road
4.82 mi · 4%
Gene Snyder Freeway
3.88 mi · 3%
Sycamore Street
3.43 mi · 3%
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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandenburg
01h 02m from Crestwood
Leave By
2:20 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crestwood and Patchy Frost then Sunny 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 125 miles (201.1 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 62.1 miles from Crestwood and 62.9 miles from Owensboro.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.65 one way or $33.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 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 Sunny around Crestwood and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Owensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Brandenburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

45 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crestwood and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 97.03 mi (156.15 km).

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#1 Crestwood

Crestwood is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3242400, -85.4724600
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Owensboro

#2 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Ballardsville Road (-85.47244, 38.324184)
End: Frederica Street (-87.113495, 37.77421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.69 L · about $16.65
Round trip
$33.30
8.82 gal · 33.38 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.65 $33.30
Mid-grade $4.37 $19.27 $38.54
Premium $4.81 $21.20 $42.41
Diesel $6.05 $26.69 $53.39

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Crestwood, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in Crestwood is 10:55:27, although it is 09:55:27 in Owensboro.

Distance to Other Cities

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