How far is Oldham County, KY from Owensboro, KY?

The driving distance from Oldham County, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.69 mi
02h 06m
Flight
100.32 mi
161.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.32 mi
Kilometers
161.45 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.69 mi
Kilometers
207.11 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owensboro
Thu, Oct 15, 11:52 PM CDT
Return by in Oldham County
Fri, Oct 16, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oldham County
2026-10-15T22:46
Arrive Owensboro
Fri, Oct 16, 12:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oldham County
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Brandenburg
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Oldham County
64.5 mi
01h 03m
To Owensboro
64.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oldham County and Owensboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oldham County and Owensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Margate Court

    56 m · 13 sec · Margate Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Morgan Place Boulevard

    940 ft · 43 sec · Morgan Place Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Highway 393

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Highway 393

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto W Highway 146

    1.2 mi · 2 min · W Highway 146

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North

    736 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North

    2995 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Sycamore Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Owensboro Bridge

    3218 ft · 1 min · Owensboro Bridge

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1383 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Frederica Street

    63 m · 3 sec · Frederica Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frederica Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oldham County 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
65.5 mi · 51%
US 231 South
22.2 mi · 17%
Lewis and Clark Bridge
13.3 mi · 10%
W Highway 146
9.41 mi · 7%
Sycamore Street
3.43 mi · 3%
Gene Snyder Freeway
2.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
100.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandenburg
01h 03m from Oldham County
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oldham County and 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 Oldham County to Owensboro?

The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Brandenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from Oldham County and 64.2 miles from Owensboro.

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

The direct path is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oldham County and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Owensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Brandenburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brandenburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brandenburg.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

45 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oldham County and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 100.32 mi (161.45 km).

Oldham County

#1 Oldham County

County in Texas, United States

Population66,999
Coordinates38.3994400, -85.4483700
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Owensboro

#2 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Margate Court (-85.447993, 38.399415)
End: Frederica Street (-87.113495, 37.77421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.19 L · about $18.14
Round trip
$36.27
9.08 gal · 34.38 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $18.14 $36.27
Mid-grade $4.56 $20.70 $41.40
Premium $5.00 $22.69 $45.38
Diesel $6.12 $27.77 $55.54

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oldham County, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in Oldham County is 22:46:01, although it is 21:46:01 in Owensboro.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.