How far is Eminence, KY from Owensboro, KY?

The driving distance from Eminence, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.91 mi
02h 26m
Flight
112.9 mi
181.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.9 mi
Kilometers
181.7 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.91 mi
Kilometers
231.6 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owensboro
Wed, May 6, 6:15 PM CDT
Return by in Eminence
Wed, May 6, 9:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eminence
2026-05-06T16:48
Arrive Owensboro
Wed, May 6, 7:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eminence
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
Brandenburg
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Eminence
72.1 mi
01h 13m
To Owensboro
71.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Avenue

    75 m · 12 sec · Depot Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · West Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue on Ballardsville Road

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Ballardsville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Eminence Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Eminence Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Highway 53

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Highway 53

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ernie Harris Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Ernie Harris Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North

    736 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North

    2995 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

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

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Sycamore Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Owensboro Bridge

    3218 ft · 1 min · Owensboro Bridge

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1383 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Frederica Street

    63 m · 3 sec · Frederica Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frederica Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eminence 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
65.5 mi · 46%
US 231 South
22.2 mi · 15%
Ernie Harris Parkway
13.8 mi · 10%
Lewis and Clark Bridge
13.3 mi · 9%
Ballardsville Road
6.36 mi · 4%
Sycamore Street
3.43 mi · 2%
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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
112.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandenburg
01h 13m from Eminence
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eminence and 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 Eminence to Owensboro?

The road trip is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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 72.1 miles from Eminence and 71.8 miles from Owensboro.

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

The direct path is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Eminence and Owensboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Eminence and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Eminence and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 112.9 mi (181.7 km).

Eminence

#1 Eminence

Town in Kentucky

Population2,566
Coordinates38.3700700, -85.1805100
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Owensboro

#2 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Avenue (-85.180554, 38.370047)
End: Frederica Street (-87.113495, 37.77421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.22 L · about $19.16
Round trip
$38.31
10.16 gal · 38.44 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.16 $38.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.61 $43.21
Premium $4.65 $23.64 $47.28
Diesel $5.30 $26.94 $53.89

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 · May 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Eminence, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in Eminence is 16:48:57, although it is 15:48:57 in Owensboro.

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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.