How far is Morganfield, KY from Owensboro, KY?
The driving distance from Morganfield, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morganfield and Owensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morganfield and Owensboro.
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Start on East Main Street
39 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Morgan Street
2208 ft · 37 sec · North Morgan Street
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Turn straight
18 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto Henderson Bypass
4.8 mi · 7 min · Henderson Bypass
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Continue straight
2711 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Henderson
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1672 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Owensboro
1841 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Audubon Parkway
23 mi · 25 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 Morganfield 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.
Audubon Parkway
Merge slight left onto Audubon Parkway
23 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morganfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Owensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morganfield to Owensboro?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Morganfield and 26.2 miles from Owensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:34 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Morganfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Owensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morganfield and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 44.35 mi (71.37 km).
#1 Morganfield
City in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 3,385 |
| Coordinates | 37.6833800, -87.9166900 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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