How far is Owensboro, KY from Greensburg, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Greensburg, KY is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
133.11 mi
02h 39m
Flight
95.32 mi
153.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.32 mi
Kilometers
153.4 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.11 mi
Kilometers
214.22 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensburg
Sat, Apr 18, 9:30 PM CDT
Return by in Owensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-04-18T18:51
Arrive Greensburg
Sat, Apr 18, 9:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Leitchfield
KY

City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Owensboro
66.5 mi
01h 19m
To Greensburg
66.6 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Greensburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Frederica Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Frederica Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 18th Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · West 18th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Triplett Street

    1156 ft · 28 sec · Triplett Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto New Hartford Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · New Hartford Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1700 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway

    2274 ft · 30 sec · Wendell Ford Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South: Bowling Green

    2273 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    28.8 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1772 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Parkway

    12 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Parkway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbellsville Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto N L and N Tpke Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · N L and N Tpke Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Greensburg Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Greensburg Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Hodgenville Road

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Hodgenville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Greenburge Road

    1088 ft · 18 sec · Greenburge Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Hodgenville Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Hodgenville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Campbellsville Road

    2605 ft · 34 sec · Campbellsville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    918 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Hodgenville Avenue

    815 ft · 38 sec · East Hodgenville Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Depot Street

    74 m · 11 sec · North Depot Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Depot Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
60.4 mi · 45%
I 165 South
29.2 mi · 22%
Hodgenville Road
15.8 mi · 12%
Lincoln Parkway
12 mi · 9%
Greensburg Road
5.72 mi · 4%
Campbellsville Road
2.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

60.4 mi · 01h 05m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
95.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leitchfield
01h 19m from Owensboro
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Owensboro and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Greensburg?

The road trip is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Leitchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Owensboro and 66.6 miles from Greensburg.

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

The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Owensboro and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensburg.

Stop Ideas Near Leitchfield

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

106 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Greensburg. Straight-line distance: 95.32 mi (153.4 km).

Owensboro

#1 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Greensburg

#2 Greensburg

City in Kentucky, United States

Population2,057
Coordinates37.2608900, -85.4988500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Greensburg (-85.49885, 37.26089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.78 L · about $17.72
Round trip
$35.45
9.4 gal · 35.56 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.72 $35.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.99 $39.98
Premium $4.65 $21.87 $43.75
Diesel $5.30 $24.93 $49.86

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Owensboro and Greensburg. The current time is 18:51:33.

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.