How far is Owensboro, KY from Claryville, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Claryville, KY is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (269 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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
204.07 mi
04h 05m
Flight
167.17 mi
269.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.17 mi
Kilometers
269.03 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.07 mi
Kilometers
328.42 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Claryville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM EDT
Return by in Owensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-04-22T23:58
Arrive Claryville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
8:50 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

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
Louisville
KY

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.

From Owensboro
101.9 mi
02h 02m
To Claryville
102.2 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 75 South: Lexington

    2139 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Lexington

    3020 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 14, KY 16: Walton, Verona

    1682 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mary Grubbs Highway

    1843 ft · 40 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto School Road

    2475 ft · 1 min · School Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Stephenson Mill Road

    1400 ft · 38 sec · Stephenson Mill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Beaver Road

    875 ft · 28 sec · Old Beaver Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2298 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    3210 ft · 60 sec · Dixie Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Walton Nicholson Road

    2119 ft · 36 sec · Walton Nicholson Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Walton Nicholson Pike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Walton Nicholson Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Taylor Mill Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Taylor Mill Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Maverick Road

    121 m · 9 sec · Maverick Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Staffordsburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Staffordsburg Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Visalia Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Visalia Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Decoursey Pike

    2449 ft · 50 sec · Decoursey Pike

  29. 29

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Licking Pike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Licking Pike

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Camel Crossing

    118 m · 10 sec · Camel Crossing

  32. 32

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right

    100 m · 24 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
99.7 mi · 49%
I 71 North
67.6 mi · 33%
I 265 East
13.9 mi · 7%
Walton Nicholson Pike
4.13 mi · 2%
Gene Snyder Freeway
3.42 mi · 2%
Visalia Road
2.86 mi · 1%
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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
167.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisville
02h 02m from Owensboro
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Owensboro and Sunny near Claryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.9 miles from Owensboro and 102.2 miles from Claryville.

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

The direct path is about 167.1 miles (269 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.15 one way or $54.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Owensboro and Sunny near Claryville.

Stop Ideas Near Louisville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Claryville. Straight-line distance: 167.17 mi (269.03 km).

Owensboro

#1 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Claryville

Census-designated place in Campbell County, Kentucky

Population2,355
Coordinates38.9192300, -84.3954900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Claryville (-84.39549, 38.91923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.2 gal
27.26 L · about $27.15
Round trip
$54.30
14.4 gal · 54.52 L
Estimated CO2
64 kg one way
Round trip: 128 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.15 $54.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.62 $61.24
Premium $4.65 $33.51 $67.02
Diesel $5.30 $38.19 $76.38

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Claryville, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 23:58:35, although it is 00:58:35 in Claryville.

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.