How far is Owensboro, KY from Guthrie, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Guthrie, KY is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
93.15 mi
01h 57m
Flight
77.85 mi
125.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.85 mi
Kilometers
125.28 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.15 mi
Kilometers
149.91 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guthrie
Fri, Apr 17, 8:51 PM CDT
Return by in Owensboro
Fri, Apr 17, 10:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-04-17T18:53
Arrive Guthrie
Fri, Apr 17, 8:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Drakesboro
KY

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

From Owensboro
46.6 mi
00h 58m
To Guthrie
46.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Frederica Street

    8.5 mi · 14 min · Frederica Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    24 mi · 27 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    33.1 mi · 38 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    696 ft · 12 sec · West 9th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Clarksville Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Russellville Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Russellville Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ewing Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ewing Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ewing Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Frederica Street
65.6 mi · 70%
Clarksville Road
10.6 mi · 11%
Russellville Road
8.88 mi · 10%
Ewing Street
0.88 mi · 1%
West 9th Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Frederica Street

Continue straight

33.1 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Drakesboro
00h 58m from Owensboro
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Owensboro and Mostly Sunny near Guthrie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Drakesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Owensboro and 46.5 miles from Guthrie.

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

The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Owensboro and Mostly Sunny near Guthrie.

Stop Ideas Near Drakesboro

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

43 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Clarksville, TN

81 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Evansville, IN

96 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Guthrie. Straight-line distance: 77.85 mi (125.28 km).

Owensboro

#1 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
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#2 Guthrie

City in Kentucky, USA

Population1,426
Coordinates36.6483800, -87.1663900
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Guthrie (-87.16639, 36.64838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.44 L · about $12.41
Round trip
$24.81
6.58 gal · 24.88 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.41 $24.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.99 $27.98
Premium $4.65 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.30 $17.45 $34.90

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Owensboro and Guthrie. The current time is 18:53:46.

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.