How far is Owensboro, KY from Falmouth, KY?
The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Falmouth, KY is about 213.1 miles (343 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.4 miles (263 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owensboro and Falmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Falmouth.
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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
28.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit right
3135 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Lexington
2139 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Lexington
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 491: Crittenden
1685 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Violet Road
1762 ft · 41 sec · Violet Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Gardnersville Road
6 mi · 10 min · Gardnersville Road
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Turn right onto Knoxville Gardnersville Road
148 m · 10 sec · Knoxville Gardnersville Road
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Turn straight onto Center Ridge Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Center Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1861 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
6.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto West Shelby Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Shelby Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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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 Falmouth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
67.3 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Owensboro and Mostly Sunny near Falmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Falmouth?
The road trip is about 213.1 miles (343 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Goose Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Owensboro and 106.7 miles from Falmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.4 miles (263 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 8:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Owensboro and Falmouth, 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 Falmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Goose Creek
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 Goose Creek.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 163.42 mi (263 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 Falmouth
City in Kentucky
| Population | 2,086 |
| Coordinates | 38.6767400, -84.3302100 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falmouth (-84.33021, 38.67674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.36 | $56.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.98 | $63.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.00 | $70.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.89 | $79.77 |
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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