How far is Greensburg, KY from Owensboro, KY?
The driving distance from Greensburg, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Greensburg and Owensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensburg and Owensboro.
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Start on North Depot Street
74 m · 16 sec · North Depot Street
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Turn left onto East Hodgenville Avenue
815 ft · 39 sec · East Hodgenville Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
918 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Campbellsville Road
2605 ft · 40 sec · Campbellsville Road
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Turn left
21.8 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto N L and N Tpke Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · N L and N Tpke Road
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Turn left onto Campbellsville Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Parkway
12 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 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 Greensburg 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.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
59.9 mi · 01h 04m
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 Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greensburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Owensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensburg to Owensboro?
The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Clarkson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Greensburg and 64.4 miles from Owensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greensburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Owensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Clarkson
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 Clarkson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensburg and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 95.32 mi (153.4 km).
#1 Greensburg
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,057 |
| Coordinates | 37.2608900, -85.4988500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.35 | $34.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.56 | $39.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
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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