How far is Owensboro, KY from Augusta, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Augusta, KY is about 239.2 miles (384.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
239.18 mi
04h 48m
Flight
182.1 mi
293.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.1 mi
Kilometers
293.06 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.18 mi
Kilometers
384.93 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sun, Apr 12, 12:37 PM EDT
Return by in Owensboro
Sun, Apr 12, 4:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-04-12T06:48
Arrive Augusta
Sun, Apr 12, 11:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owensboro
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Orchard Grass Hills
KY

City in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Owensboro
119.5 mi
02h 24m
To Augusta
119.7 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275

    1620 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville

    663 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Licking Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Licking Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on AA Highway

    15.6 mi · 21 min · AA Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ivor Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ivor Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    17 mi · 28 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West 4th Street

    115 m · 21 sec · West 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    49 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
99.8 mi · 42%
I 71 North
67.6 mi · 28%
AA Highway
15.6 mi · 7%
I 265 East
13.9 mi · 6%
I 75 North
12.1 mi · 5%
Ronald Reagan Highway
5.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

67.3 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
182.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orchard Grass Hills
02h 24m from Owensboro
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Owensboro and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 239.2 miles (384.9 km) and usually takes 04h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Orchard Grass Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.5 miles from Owensboro and 119.7 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.83 one way or $63.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Owensboro and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Orchard Grass Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Orchard Grass Hills, 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 Orchard Grass Hills.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

23 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 182.1 mi (293.06 km).

Owensboro

#1 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
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#2 Augusta

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,142
Coordinates38.7717400, -84.0057600
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Augusta (-84.00576, 38.77174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.44 gal
31.95 L · about $31.83
Round trip
$63.65
16.88 gal · 63.9 L
Estimated CO2
75 kg one way
Round trip: 150 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.83 $63.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.90 $71.79
Premium $4.65 $39.28 $78.56
Diesel $5.30 $44.77 $89.53

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Augusta, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 06:48:27, although it is 07:48:27 in Augusta.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.