How far is Hillview, KY from Owensboro, KY?

The driving distance from Hillview, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
125.17 mi
01h 58m
Flight
80.46 mi
129.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.46 mi
Kilometers
129.48 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.17 mi
Kilometers
201.44 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Return by in Hillview
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillview
2026-04-23T01:54
Arrive Owensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillview
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
Hardinsburg
KY

County seat of Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States

From Hillview
55.2 mi
00h 59m
To Owensboro
70 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Beechland Road

    114 m · 22 sec · Beechland Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Summit Drive

    699 ft · 33 sec · Summit Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Steedland Drive

    2048 ft · 2 min · South Steedland Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Summers Drive

    950 ft · 43 sec · Summers Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Morning Side Drive

    1384 ft · 1 min · Morning Side Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto John Harper Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · John Harper Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North

    1666 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 West: Gene Snyder Freeway

    2409 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    10 mi · 12 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville

    1368 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Fort Knox, Patton Museum

    62 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    14.9 mi · 19 min · Dixie Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 144: Owensboro

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · East 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Frederica Street

    62 m · 3 sec · Frederica Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frederica Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillview and Owensboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway
16.6 mi · 13%
Gene Snyder Freeway
9.98 mi · 8%
Kentucky Turnpike
3.14 mi · 3%
East 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 1%
John Harper Highway
0.68 mi · 1%
KY 144
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hardinsburg
00h 59m from Hillview
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hillview and Sunny near Owensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hillview to Owensboro?

The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 55.2 miles from Hillview and 70 miles from Owensboro.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hillview 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 Hillview and Sunny near Owensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Hardinsburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

81 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

100 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

101 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillview and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 80.46 mi (129.48 km).

Hillview

#1 Hillview

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population9,192
Coordinates38.0697900, -85.6855100
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Owensboro

#2 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Beechland Road (-85.685132, 38.069668)
End: Frederica Street (-87.113495, 37.77421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
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
4.42 gal
16.72 L · about $16.67
Round trip
$33.34
8.84 gal · 33.44 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.67 $33.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.80 $37.60
Premium $4.65 $20.57 $41.14
Diesel $5.30 $23.44 $46.89

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hillview, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in Hillview is 01:54:55, although it is 00:54:55 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.