How far is Owensboro, KY from Crestwood, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Crestwood, KY is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.47 mi
02h 28m
Flight
97.03 mi
156.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.03 mi
Kilometers
156.15 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.47 mi
Kilometers
198.7 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crestwood
Mon, Nov 9, 2:16 PM EST
Return by in Owensboro
Mon, Nov 9, 3:44 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-11-09T10:48
Arrive Crestwood
Mon, Nov 9, 1:16 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owensboro
9:30 PM CST
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
Brandenburg
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Owensboro
61.6 mi
01h 14m
To Crestwood
61.8 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 3 mph WNW
Destination
62°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 22: Crestwood

    889 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Brownsboro Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Brownsboro Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Ballardsville Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Ballardsville Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ballardsville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
99.7 mi · 81%
I 265 East
13.9 mi · 11%
Ballardsville Road
4.82 mi · 4%
Gene Snyder Freeway
3.86 mi · 3%
Brownsboro Road
0.92 mi · 1%
KY 22
0.17 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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandenburg
01h 14m from Owensboro
Leave By
1:34 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Owensboro and Sunny near Crestwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Brandenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Owensboro and 61.8 miles from Crestwood.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Owensboro and Sunny near Crestwood.

Stop Ideas Near Brandenburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

45 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Crestwood. Straight-line distance: 97.03 mi (156.15 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 Crestwood

Crestwood is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3242400, -85.4724600
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Crestwood (-85.47246, 38.32424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.49 L · about $16.38
Round trip
$32.77
8.72 gal · 32.98 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.76 $16.38 $32.77
Mid-grade $4.35 $18.96 $37.92
Premium $4.78 $20.84 $41.67
Diesel $6.05 $26.36 $52.72

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 · Nov 09, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Crestwood, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 10:48:30, although it is 11:48:30 in Crestwood.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.