How far is Owensboro, KY from Anchorage, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Anchorage, KY is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.85 mi
02h 28m
Flight
92.5 mi
148.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.5 mi
Kilometers
148.87 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.85 mi
Kilometers
199.31 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anchorage
Wed, Apr 15, 1:14 PM EDT
Return by in Owensboro
Wed, Apr 15, 2:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-04-15T09:45
Arrive Anchorage
Wed, Apr 15, 12:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owensboro
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brandenburg
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Owensboro
61.8 mi
01h 14m
To Anchorage
62 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Anchorage.

  1. 1

    Start on Frederica Street

    604 ft · 19 sec · Frederica Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    3135 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley

    1969 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on La Grange Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · La Grange Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Glenbrook Road

    1477 ft · 1 min · Glenbrook Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hazelwood Road

    51 m · 13 sec · Hazelwood Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hazelwood Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
99.7 mi · 81%
I 265 East
13.9 mi · 11%
Gene Snyder Freeway
7.63 mi · 6%
La Grange Road
1.83 mi · 1%
KY 146
0.37 mi
Glenbrook Road
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

West 4th Street

Merge slight left

64.5 mi · 01h 10m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandenburg
01h 14m from Owensboro
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Owensboro and Chance Rain Showers near Anchorage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Anchorage?

The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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 61.8 miles from Owensboro and 62 miles from Anchorage.

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

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Owensboro and Chance Rain Showers near Anchorage.

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 Owensboro and Anchorage. Straight-line distance: 92.5 mi (148.87 km).

Owensboro

#1 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Anchorage

#2 Anchorage

Small city in Kentucky, USA

Population2,427
Coordinates38.2667400, -85.5330200
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Anchorage (-85.53302, 38.26674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.54 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.96
8.74 gal · 33.08 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.48 $32.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.59 $37.17
Premium $4.65 $20.34 $40.68
Diesel $5.30 $23.18 $46.36

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Anchorage, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 09:45:55, although it is 10:45:55 in Anchorage.

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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.