How far is Jeffersonville, KY from Owensboro, KY?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179 miles (288 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
220.22 mi
03h 31m
Flight
178.95 mi
287.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.95 mi
Kilometers
287.99 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.22 mi
Kilometers
354.41 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owensboro
Fri, Apr 17, 7:18 AM CDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-17T04:47
Arrive Owensboro
Fri, Apr 17, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:31 AM to 10:31 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersonville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bardstown
KY

City in Kentucky

From Jeffersonville
110.1 mi
01h 45m
To Owensboro
110.1 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Bank Street

    2223 ft · 40 sec · South Bank Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    111 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Maysville Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Maysville Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Maysville Road

    2302 ft · 49 sec · Maysville Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 64

    27.5 mi · 30 min · Interstate Highway 64

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington

    2152 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West New Circle Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 North: Owensboro

    1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 30 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East, US 231 North: Hawesville

    1792 ft · 44 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Wendell Ford Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 54

    1437 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Leitchfield Road

    79 m · 6 sec · Leitchfield Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East Parrish Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Parrish Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Leitchfield Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Leitchfield Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East 5th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Frederica Street

    997 ft · 21 sec · Frederica Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frederica Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
72.7 mi · 33%
Western Kentucky Parkway
59.1 mi · 27%
I 165 North
28.9 mi · 13%
Interstate Highway 64
27.5 mi · 12%
Main Street
7.91 mi · 4%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

70.6 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
179 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bardstown
01h 45m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Jeffersonville to Owensboro?

The road trip is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bardstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.1 miles from Jeffersonville and 110.1 miles from Owensboro.

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

The direct path is about 179 miles (288 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.30 one way or $58.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jeffersonville and Owensboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Owensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Bardstown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

56 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 178.95 mi (287.99 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,755
Coordinates37.9736900, -83.8418600
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Owensboro

#2 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.841948, 37.973528)
End: Frederica Street (-87.113495, 37.77421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.77 gal
29.42 L · about $29.30
Round trip
$58.60
15.54 gal · 58.84 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.1 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.30 $58.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.05 $66.09
Premium $4.65 $36.16 $72.32
Diesel $5.30 $41.21 $82.42

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jeffersonville, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in Jeffersonville is 04:47:18, although it is 03:47:18 in Owensboro.

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.