How far is Ledbetter, KY from Owensboro, KY?
The driving distance from Ledbetter, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.1 miles (145 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ledbetter and Owensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ledbetter and Owensboro.
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Start on Adair Street
17.3 mi · 20 min · Adair Street
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Turn slight right
17.8 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto Sturgis Road
18.8 mi · 21 min · Sturgis Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
9.8 mi · 11 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Henderson Bypass
4.8 mi · 7 min · Henderson Bypass
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Continue straight
2711 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Henderson
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1672 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Owensboro
1841 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Audubon Parkway
23 mi · 25 min · Audubon Parkway
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Continue on US 60 West: Downtown Owensboro
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
585 ft · 8 sec · Wendell Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
783 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Henderson Road
2969 ft · 48 sec · Henderson Road
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Continue on West 4th Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto Frederica Street
604 ft · 12 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 Ledbetter and Owensboro.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Audubon Parkway
Merge slight left onto Audubon Parkway
23 mi · 00h 25m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy leaving Ledbetter and Mostly Sunny near Owensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ledbetter to Owensboro?
The road trip is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Sturgis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Ledbetter and 63.4 miles from Owensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.1 miles (145 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy around Ledbetter and Mostly Sunny near Owensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Sturgis
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 Sturgis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ledbetter and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 90.12 mi (145.03 km).
#1 Ledbetter
Census-designated place in Livingston County, Kentucky
| Population | 1,683 |
| Coordinates | 37.0475600, -88.4769900 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| 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: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.37 | $36.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.11 | $40.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.91 | $45.83 |
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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