How far is Louisville, KY from Owensboro, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Louisville and Owensboro is 80.82 miles (130.07 km).
Flight distance from Louisville, KY to Owensboro, KY is 80.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Louisville to Owensboro with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Owensboro, Kentucky is: 107.14 miles (172.42 km) by car.
Driving from Louisville to Owensboro will take approximately 01 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Louisville
The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. It is located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Louisville is a major center for the transportation industry and is home to the Kentucky Derby.
| Population | 760026 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°15'15"N 85°45'34"W |
| Latitude | 38.2542400 |
| Longitude | -85.7594100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Owensboro
The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky. It is located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Owensboro is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Owensboro Museum of Fine Arts and the Owensboro Museum of Science and History.
| Population | 60344 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°46'27"N 87°6'48"W |
| Latitude | 37.7742200 |
| Longitude | -87.1133300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Owensboro: Frederica Street (-87.113495,37.77421)
Estimated Travel Time Between Louisville and Owensboro
The distance between Louisville and Owensboro is 172 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 54 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Louisville, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in Louisville is 11:01:22, although it is 10:01:22 in Owensboro.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.31 liters (3.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Louisville and Owensboro.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Louisville to Owensboro is $12.06 (diesel $15.9).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $12.06 | $13.89 | $15.37 | $15.9 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Louisville and Owensboro (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
