How far is Irvington, KY from Owensboro, KY?

The driving distance from Irvington, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 62.8 miles (101 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.76 mi
01h 11m
Flight
45.86 mi
73.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.86 mi
Kilometers
73.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.76 mi
Kilometers
101 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owensboro
Sat, Apr 18, 1:35 AM CDT
Return by in Irvington
Sat, Apr 18, 2:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irvington
2026-04-18T00:24
Arrive Owensboro
Sat, Apr 18, 1:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irvington
9:30 PM CDT
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
Cloverport
KY

City in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States

From Irvington
31.4 mi
00h 35m
To Owensboro
31.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    9 m · 7 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    932 ft · 19 sec · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Woodlawn Street

    598 ft · 15 sec · Woodlawn Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    52.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 144: Owensboro

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · East 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Frederica Street

    62 m · 3 sec · Frederica Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frederica Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodlawn Street
1.81 mi · 3%
East 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 2%
KY 144
0.46 mi · 1%
1st Avenue
0.18 mi
Frederica Street
0.04 mi
Walnut Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

52.7 mi · 01h 04m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cloverport
00h 35m from Irvington
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Irvington 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 Irvington to Owensboro?

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Cloverport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Irvington and 31.4 miles from Owensboro.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Irvington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Owensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Cloverport

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

89 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

91 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irvington and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 45.86 mi (73.8 km).

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#1 Irvington

City in Kentucky, USA

Population1,192
Coordinates37.8803400, -86.2838600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Owensboro

#2 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-86.28386, 37.880278)
End: Frederica Street (-87.113495, 37.77421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.38 L · about $8.33
Round trip
$16.67
4.42 gal · 16.76 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.33 $16.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.40 $18.80
Premium $4.65 $10.29 $20.57
Diesel $5.30 $11.72 $23.44

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Irvington and Owensboro. The current time is 00:24:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.