How far is Owensboro, KY from Audubon Park, KY?
The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Audubon Park, KY is about 111.8 miles (180 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owensboro and Audubon Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Audubon Park.
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Start on Frederica Street
604 ft · 19 sec · Frederica Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · West 4th Street
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Take the ramp left
1129 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
28.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit right
3135 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 9th Street, Roy Wilkins Avenue, Downtown
1472 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Roy Wilkins Avenue
1159 ft · 30 sec · Roy Wilkins Avenue
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Liberty Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
68 m · 4 sec · South 1st Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 65 South: Nashville
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Arthur Street
2252 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto East Brandeis Avenue
1546 ft · 34 sec · East Brandeis Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Preston Street
3079 ft · 1 min · South Preston Street
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Continue on Preston Highway
1 km · 1 min · Preston Highway
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Turn left onto Hess Lane
2465 ft · 1 min · Hess Lane
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Turn right onto Chickadee Road
1640 ft · 1 min · Chickadee Road
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Turn left onto Dove Road
105 m · 15 sec · Dove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Owensboro and Audubon Park.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Likely leaving Owensboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Audubon Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Audubon Park?
The road trip is about 111.8 miles (180 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Hawesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Owensboro and 56 miles from Audubon Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.90 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Owensboro and Audubon Park, 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 Owensboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Audubon Park.
Stop Ideas Near Hawesville
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 Hawesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Audubon Park. Straight-line distance: 81.21 mi (130.69 km).
#1 Owensboro
The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.
| Population | 60,344 |
| Coordinates | 37.7742200, -87.1133300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Audubon Park
City in Kentucky
| Population | 1,487 |
| Coordinates | 38.2039600, -85.7252400 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Audubon Park (-85.72524, 38.20396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.90 | $29.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.38 | $36.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.95 | $41.90 |
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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