How far is Oak Grove, KY from Owensboro, KY?
The driving distance from Oak Grove, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
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City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Grove and Owensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Owensboro.
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Start on Thompsonville Lane
33 m · 7 sec · Thompsonville Lane
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Turn right onto Fort Campbell Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Fort Campbell Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2384 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 169 North: Hopkinsville
2485 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
2592 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
19.4 mi · 21 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431, KY 70: Drakesboro, Central City
1220 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2592 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right
32.5 mi · 40 min
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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 Oak Grove and Owensboro.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 169 North
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33.3 mi · 00h 36m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove to Owensboro?
The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
White Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Oak Grove and 52.9 miles from Owensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.54 one way or $27.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Grove and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Owensboro.
Stop Ideas Near White Plains
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 White Plains.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 78.75 mi (126.74 km).
#1 Oak Grove
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 7,369 |
| Coordinates | 36.6650500, -87.4427900 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.54 | $27.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.27 | $30.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.04 | $38.08 |
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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