How far is Madisonville, KY from Owensboro, KY?
The driving distance from Madisonville, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
Human settlement in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madisonville and Owensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madisonville and Owensboro.
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Start on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Island Ford Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Island Ford Road
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Turn left
1166 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 416: Niagara, Robards
1721 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
9 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1059 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on State Highway 416
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 416
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Take the ramp left
1060 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Audubon Parkway
13 mi · 14 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 Madisonville and Owensboro.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Island Ford Road
Merge slight left
23.5 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 leaving Madisonville 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 Madisonville to Owensboro?
The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Robards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Madisonville and 26.2 miles from Owensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Madisonville and Mostly Sunny near Owensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Robards
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 Robards.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madisonville and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 37.36 mi (60.13 km).
#1 Madisonville
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 18,656 |
| Coordinates | 37.3281000, -87.4988900 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
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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