How far is Owensboro, KY from Douglass Hills, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Douglass Hills, KY is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.71 mi
02h 29m
Flight
90.8 mi
146.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.8 mi
Kilometers
146.13 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.71 mi
Kilometers
192.66 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Douglass Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 3:45 AM EDT
Return by in Owensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 5:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-04-19T00:16
Arrive Douglass Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owensboro
9:30 PM CDT
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
Hawesville
KY

Human settlement in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Owensboro
59.8 mi
01h 14m
To Douglass Hills
59.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Douglass Hills.

  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 right

    14 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    2234 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1791 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    2988 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Middletown

    781 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Middletown

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Shelbyville Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Shelbyville Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Burnley Road

    1140 ft · 55 sec · Burnley Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gatehouse Lane

    1287 ft · 60 sec · Gatehouse Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Rockstone Place

    42 m · 6 sec · Rockstone Place

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockstone Place

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
114 mi · 95%
Shelbyville Road
3.51 mi · 3%
I 264 East
1.33 mi · 1%
US 60 East
0.35 mi
Gatehouse Lane
0.24 mi
I 264
0.23 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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
90.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hawesville
01h 14m from Owensboro
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Owensboro and Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny near Douglass Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Douglass Hills?

The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Hawesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Owensboro and 59.9 miles from Douglass Hills.

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

The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Owensboro and Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny near Douglass Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Hawesville

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

72 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

87 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

95 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Douglass Hills. Straight-line distance: 90.8 mi (146.13 km).

Owensboro

#1 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Douglass Hills

#2 Douglass Hills

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population5,714
Coordinates38.2378500, -85.5527400
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Douglass Hills (-85.55274, 38.23785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.99 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.83
8.44 gal · 31.98 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.91 $31.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.95 $35.90
Premium $4.65 $19.64 $39.28
Diesel $5.30 $22.38 $44.77

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Douglass Hills, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 00:16:00, although it is 01:16:00 in Douglass Hills.

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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.