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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.82 mi
02h 18m
Flight
81.21 mi
130.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.21 mi
Kilometers
130.69 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.82 mi
Kilometers
179.95 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Audubon Park
Sat, Apr 18, 5:39 PM EDT
Return by in Owensboro
Sat, Apr 18, 6:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-04-18T14:20
Arrive Audubon Park
Sat, Apr 18, 4:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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

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
Hawesville
KY

Human settlement in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Owensboro
55.9 mi
01h 09m
To Audubon Park
56 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

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.

  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 right

    6 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 9th Street, Roy Wilkins Avenue, Downtown

    1472 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Roy Wilkins Avenue

    1159 ft · 30 sec · Roy Wilkins Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Liberty Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    68 m · 4 sec · South 1st Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 65 South: Nashville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Arthur Street

    2252 ft · 60 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Brandeis Avenue

    1546 ft · 34 sec · East Brandeis Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Preston Street

    3079 ft · 1 min · South Preston Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Preston Highway

    1 km · 1 min · Preston Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hess Lane

    2465 ft · 1 min · Hess Lane

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Chickadee Road

    1640 ft · 1 min · Chickadee Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dove Road

    105 m · 15 sec · Dove Road

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
106 mi · 95%
I 65 South
1.94 mi · 2%
West Liberty Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Preston Highway
0.62 mi · 1%
South Preston Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Hess Lane
0.47 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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hawesville
01h 09m from Owensboro
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hawesville, 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 Hawesville.

BUS

Evansville, IN

72 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

87 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

95 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Audubon Park. Straight-line distance: 81.21 mi (130.69 km).

Owensboro

#1 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Audubon Park

#2 Audubon Park

City in Kentucky

Population1,487
Coordinates38.2039600, -85.7252400
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Audubon Park (-85.72524, 38.20396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.94 L · about $14.90
Round trip
$29.79
7.9 gal · 29.88 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Audubon Park, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 14:20:44, although it is 15:20:44 in Audubon Park.

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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.