How far is Louisville, KY from Owingsville, KY?

The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Owingsville, KY is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.53 mi
02h 15m
Flight
108.6 mi
174.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.6 mi
Kilometers
174.78 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.53 mi
Kilometers
192.36 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owingsville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Louisville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-17T23:21
Arrive Owingsville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
9:30 PM EDT
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
Versailles
KY

City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States

From Louisville
59.7 mi
01h 07m
To Owingsville
59.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Owingsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Owingsville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Jefferson Street

    1611 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roy Wilkins Avenue

    535 ft · 11 sec · Roy Wilkins Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, I 64 East: New Albany, Saint Louis, Lexington

    139 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Lexington

    1063 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 36: Frenchburg, Owingsville

    1871 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Highway 36

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Highway 36

  10. 10

    Continue on Slate Avenue

    2863 ft · 59 sec · Slate Avenue

  11. 11

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

    4 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Owingsville.

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
117 mi · 98%
East Highway 36
1 mi · 1%
Slate Avenue
0.54 mi
KY 36
0.35 mi
West Jefferson Street
0.31 mi
Roy Wilkins Avenue
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight right

76.8 mi · 01h 26m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Versailles
01h 07m from Louisville
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Louisville and Mostly Clear near Owingsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Owingsville?

The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Versailles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Louisville and 59.9 miles from Owingsville.

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

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Louisville and Mostly Clear near Owingsville.

Stop Ideas Near Versailles

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

93 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Maysville

107 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

119 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Owingsville. Straight-line distance: 108.6 mi (174.78 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.

Population760,026
Coordinates38.2542400, -85.7594100
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Owingsville

#2 Owingsville

City in Bath County, Kentucky

Population1,564
Coordinates38.1448000, -83.7640800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Louisville (-85.75941, 38.25424)
End: Owingsville (-83.76408, 38.1448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.97 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.83
8.44 gal · 31.94 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.91 $31.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.95 $35.90
Premium $4.65 $19.64 $39.28
Diesel $5.30 $22.38 $44.77

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 Louisville and Owingsville. The current time is 23:21:06.

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.