How far is Owensboro, KY from Cadiz, KY?
The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Cadiz, KY is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owensboro and Cadiz.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Cadiz.
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Start on Frederica Street
8.5 mi · 14 min · Frederica Street
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Continue straight
24 mi · 27 min
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1116 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
19.6 mi · 21 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
86 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
22.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1682
1083 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto West Bypass Road
3021 ft · 47 sec · West Bypass Road
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Continue on Hopkinsville Bypass
1.6 mi · 2 min · Hopkinsville Bypass
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Continue on Eagle Way
2363 ft · 35 sec · Eagle Way
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Merge slight left onto Hopkinsville Bypass
852 ft · 11 sec · Hopkinsville Bypass
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Continue on Eagle Way
2.1 mi · 2 min · Eagle Way
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Turn right onto Cadiz Road
7.1 mi · 8 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Hopkinsville Road
7.4 mi · 8 min · Hopkinsville Road
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Turn right onto Merchant Street
114 m · 7 sec · Merchant Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Brown Street
89 m · 9 sec · Brown Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
74 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Owensboro and Cadiz.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Frederica Street
Continue straight
24 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Owensboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Cadiz.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Cadiz?
The road trip is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
White Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Owensboro and 50.5 miles from Cadiz.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Owensboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Cadiz.
Stop Ideas Near White Plains
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 White Plains.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Cadiz. Straight-line distance: 74.3 mi (119.57 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 Cadiz
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,714 |
| Coordinates | 36.8650500, -87.8353000 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cadiz (-87.8353, 36.86505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.18 | $30.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.61 | $33.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.94 | $37.87 |
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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