How far is Morehead, KY from Owensboro, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Morehead and Owensboro is 202.43 miles (325.78 km).

Flight distance from Morehead, KY to Owensboro, KY is 202.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Morehead to Owensboro with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Morehead, Kentucky to Owensboro, Kentucky is: 242.82 miles (390.78 km) by car.

Driving from Morehead to Owensboro will take approximately 03 hours 44 minutes.

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#1 Morehead

County seat in Kentucky

Population 7596
GPS Coordinates 38°11'2"N 83°25'58"W
Latitude 38.1839700
Longitude -83.4326800
Altitude 225
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Morehead and Owensboro

The distance between Morehead and Owensboro is 391 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 20 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 Morehead, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in Morehead is 22:27:04, although it is 21:27:04 in Owensboro.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 05 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 04 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 51 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 02 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 01 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.43 liters (8.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Morehead and Owensboro.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Morehead to Owensboro is $27.34 (diesel $36.04).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $27.34 $31.47 $34.84 $36.04

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Morehead and Owensboro (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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