How far is North Corbin, KY from Owensboro, KY?

The driving distance from North Corbin, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.89 mi
03h 50m
Flight
175.1 mi
281.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.1 mi
Kilometers
281.79 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.89 mi
Kilometers
371.58 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owensboro
Fri, Apr 17, 7:53 PM CDT
Return by in North Corbin
Sat, Apr 18, 12:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Corbin
2026-04-17T17:02
Arrive Owensboro
Fri, Apr 17, 8:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Corbin
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Glasgow
KY

City in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America

From North Corbin
114 mi
01h 55m
To Owensboro
116.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Corbin and Owensboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Corbin and Owensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on West Dixie Highway

    783 ft · 14 sec · West Dixie Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cherry Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Cherry Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    1 mi · 2 min · Corbin Bypass

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington

    1811 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 80: Somerset, London

    865 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2233 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green

    3226 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Cumberland Parkway

    1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cumberland Expressway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green

    1288 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Lane

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Lane

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Morgantown Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Morgantown Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East, US 231 North: Hawesville

    1792 ft · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Wendell Ford Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 54

    1437 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Leitchfield Road

    79 m · 6 sec · Leitchfield Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East Parrish Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Parrish Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Leitchfield Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Leitchfield Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East 5th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Frederica Street

    997 ft · 21 sec · Frederica Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frederica Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Corbin and Owensboro.

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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
86.2 mi · 37%
Morgantown Road
63.5 mi · 28%
Hal Rogers Parkway
34.5 mi · 15%
Cumberland Expressway
17.3 mi · 7%
I 75 North
11.6 mi · 5%
Veterans Memorial Lane
3.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

85.9 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.8 mi
175.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glasgow
01h 55m from North Corbin
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Corbin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 North Corbin to Owensboro?

The road trip is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114 miles from North Corbin and 116.9 miles from Owensboro.

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

The direct path is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.73 one way or $61.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between North Corbin and Owensboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Corbin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Owensboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Corbin and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 175.1 mi (281.79 km).

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#1 North Corbin

City in Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,773
Coordinates36.9606400, -84.0932600
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Owensboro

#2 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: West Dixie Highway (-84.093178, 36.9606)
End: Frederica Street (-87.113495, 37.77421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.84 L · about $30.73
Round trip
$61.47
16.3 gal · 61.68 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.73 $61.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.66 $69.32
Premium $4.65 $37.93 $75.86
Diesel $5.30 $43.23 $86.46

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between North Corbin, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in North Corbin is 17:02:59, although it is 16:02:59 in Owensboro.

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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.