How far is Owensboro, KY from Elk Creek, KY?
The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Elk Creek, KY is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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 02h 37m.
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.
City in Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owensboro and Elk Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Elk Creek.
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Start on Frederica Street
604 ft · 19 sec · Frederica Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · West 4th Street
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Take the ramp left
1129 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
84.4 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
2743 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
22.5 mi · 26 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 155: Taylorsville, Jeffersontown
1538 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
661 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taylorsville Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Taylorsville Road
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Turn straight onto Taylorsville Lake Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Taylorsville Lake Road
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Continue on Taylorsville Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Taylorsville Road
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Turn right
1542 ft · 31 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elk Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Owensboro and Elk Creek.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
84.4 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Owensboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Elk Creek?
The road trip is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Irvington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Owensboro and 64.1 miles from Elk Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Owensboro and Elk Creek, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Owensboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Irvington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Elk Creek. Straight-line distance: 97.57 mi (157.03 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 Elk Creek
Elk Creek is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1003400, -85.3710700 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elk Creek (-85.37107, 38.10034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $4.00 | $18.06 | $36.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $20.61 | $41.22 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $27.65 | $55.30 |
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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