How far is Jamestown, KY from Owensboro, KY?
The driving distance from Jamestown, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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 35m.
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.
City in Warren County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamestown and Owensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and Owensboro.
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Start on North Main Street
5 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit left toward US 127: Russell Springs, Jamestown
1970 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
61.8 mi · 1 hr 6 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 Jamestown 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.
Sunny leaving Jamestown and Sunny near Owensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to Owensboro?
The road trip is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Plum Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Jamestown and 84.4 miles from Owensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.87 one way or $43.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jamestown and Sunny near Owensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Plum Springs
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 Plum Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 125.08 mi (201.3 km).
#1 Jamestown
City in and county seat of Russell County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,802 |
| Coordinates | 36.9847900, -85.0630100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.87 | $43.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.67 | $49.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.99 | $53.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
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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