How far is Glasgow, KY from Owensboro, KY?
The driving distance from Glasgow, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (137 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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 46m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glasgow and Owensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow and Owensboro.
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Start on West Main Street
72 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Race Street
85 m · 10 sec · South Race Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
110 m · 14 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Green Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Scottsville Road
1613 ft · 29 sec · Scottsville Road
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Take the ramp right
2092 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Parkway
1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Expressway
1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green
1288 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Cemetery Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue
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Continue on East 6th Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Lane
3.7 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Lane
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Turn right onto Morgantown Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Morgantown Road
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Take the ramp right
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
62.3 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Glasgow and Owensboro.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Morgantown Road
Merge slight left
62.3 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glasgow and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Glasgow to Owensboro?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Woodbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Glasgow and 57.4 miles from Owensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.1 miles (137 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.67 one way or $29.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Glasgow and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Owensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glasgow and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 85.1 mi (136.96 km).
#1 Glasgow
City in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 14,411 |
| Coordinates | 36.9958800, -85.9119200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.67 | $29.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.54 | $33.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.10 | $36.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.63 | $41.27 |
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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