How far is Middletown, KY from Owensboro, KY?
The driving distance from Middletown, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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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 02h 03m.
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 Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Owensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Owensboro.
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Start on Main Street
69 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Madison Avenue
143 m · 21 sec · North Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto Shelbyville Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Shelbyville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Louisville
3238 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
10.7 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
63.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South
2113 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Sycamore Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · Sycamore Street
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Owensboro Bridge
3218 ft · 1 min · Owensboro Bridge
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1383 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Frederica Street
63 m · 3 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 Middletown and Owensboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
Continue straight
63.3 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Owensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Owensboro?
The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Hawesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Middletown and 61.3 miles from Owensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Middletown and Owensboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Owensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Hawesville
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 Hawesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 91.68 mi (147.55 km).
#1 Middletown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 7,898 |
| Coordinates | 38.2453500, -85.5388500 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 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 | $16.18 | $32.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.25 | $36.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.97 | $39.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.75 | $45.51 |
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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