How far is Owensboro, KY from Frankfort, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Owensboro and Frankfort is 125.49 miles (201.96 km).
Flight distance from Owensboro, KY to Frankfort, KY is 125.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Owensboro to Frankfort with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Owensboro, Kentucky to Frankfort, Kentucky is: 160.54 miles (258.37 km) by car.
Driving from Owensboro to Frankfort will take approximately 02 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Owensboro
The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky. It is located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Owensboro is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Owensboro Museum of Fine Arts and the Owensboro Museum of Science and History.
| Population | 60344 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°46'27"N 87°6'48"W |
| Latitude | 37.7742200 |
| Longitude | -87.1133300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frankfort
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
| Population | 27715 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°12'3"N 84°52'24"W |
| Latitude | 38.2009100 |
| Longitude | -84.8732800 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Frankfort: Elk Alley (-84.873307,38.200921)
Estimated Travel Time Between Owensboro and Frankfort
The distance between Owensboro and Frankfort is 258 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 52 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Frankfort, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 06:32:57, although it is 07:32:57 in Frankfort.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.44 liters (5.66 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Owensboro and Frankfort.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Owensboro to Frankfort is $18.08 (diesel $23.83).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $18.08 | $20.81 | $23.03 | $23.83 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Owensboro and Frankfort (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
