How far is Owensboro, KY from Clay, KY?
The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Clay, KY is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 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 Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owensboro and Clay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Clay.
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Start on Frederica Street
62 m · 11 sec · Frederica Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on Henderson Road
1 km · 56 sec · Henderson Road
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Turn left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
2044 ft · 36 sec · Wendell Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Audubon_Parkway_West: Henderson
2341 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Audubon Parkway
13 mi · 14 min · Audubon Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 416: Hebbardsville, Niagara
1151 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 416
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 416
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At the end of the road, turn right
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 283
10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 283
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At the end of the road, turn right
13 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto Lisman Street
661 ft · 13 sec · Lisman Street
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Continue on Kentucky Avenue
1982 ft · 38 sec · Kentucky Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Owensboro and Clay.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Audubon Parkway
Merge slight left onto Audubon Parkway
13 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Owensboro and Sunny near Clay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Clay?
The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Robards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Owensboro and 26.3 miles from Clay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Owensboro and Sunny near Clay.
Stop Ideas Near Robards
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 Robards.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Clay. Straight-line distance: 43.79 mi (70.48 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 Clay
Human settlement in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,091 |
| Coordinates | 37.4767100, -87.8200200 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clay (-87.82002, 37.47671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.01 | $14.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.66 | $17.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
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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