How far is Fairdale, KY from Owensboro, KY?
The driving distance from Fairdale, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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 Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairdale and Owensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairdale and Owensboro.
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Start on the route
95 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto West Manslick Road
3216 ft · 1 min · West Manslick Road
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Continue on New Cut Road
1.5 km · 1 min · New Cut Road
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Take the ramp left toward KY 841 West
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville
1368 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Fort Knox, Patton Museum
62 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Dixie Highway
14.9 mi · 19 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn right
69.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 144: Owensboro
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right
55 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Frederica Street
62 m · 3 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 Fairdale and Owensboro.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
69.9 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Fairdale and Sunny near Owensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairdale to Owensboro?
The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Hardinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Fairdale and 51.2 miles from Owensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fairdale and Owensboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Fairdale and Sunny near Owensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Hardinsburg
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 Hardinsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairdale and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 77.27 mi (124.35 km).
#1 Fairdale
City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 8,148 |
| Coordinates | 38.1050700, -85.7588500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| 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: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.61 | $27.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.35 | $30.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.15 | $38.29 |
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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