How far is Owensboro, KY from Dry Ridge, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Dry Ridge, KY is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.18 mi
03h 44m
Flight
150.63 mi
242.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.63 mi
Kilometers
242.42 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.18 mi
Kilometers
301.23 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dry Ridge
Sun, May 31, 11:31 AM EDT
Return by in Owensboro
Sun, May 31, 2:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-05-31T06:46
Arrive Dry Ridge
Sun, May 31, 10:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
9:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Dennis
KY

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

From Owensboro
93.5 mi
01h 52m
To Dry Ridge
93.7 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Dry Ridge.

  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

    52.5 mi · 56 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Owenton, Glencoe

    1280 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Warsaw Road

    14 mi · 25 min · Warsaw Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
99.7 mi · 53%
I 71 North
52.8 mi · 28%
Warsaw Road
14 mi · 7%
I 265 East
13.9 mi · 7%
Gene Snyder Freeway
3.42 mi · 2%
Broadway Street
0.99 mi · 1%
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 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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
150.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Dennis
01h 52m from Owensboro
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Owensboro and Mostly Sunny near Dry Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Dry Ridge?

The road trip is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Saint Dennis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Owensboro and 93.7 miles from Dry Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.89 one way or $49.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Owensboro and Mostly Sunny near Dry Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Dennis

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

10 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Dry Ridge. Straight-line distance: 150.63 mi (242.42 km).

Owensboro

#1 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Dry Ridge

#2 Dry Ridge

City in Grant County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population2,207
Coordinates38.6820100, -84.5899400
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Dry Ridge (-84.58994, 38.68201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.6 gal
25 L · about $24.89
Round trip
$49.78
13.2 gal · 50 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.3 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.89 $49.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.07 $56.14
Premium $4.65 $30.72 $61.43
Diesel $5.30 $35.01 $70.01

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Dry Ridge, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 06:46:30, although it is 07:46:30 in Dry Ridge.

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.