How far is Owensboro, KY from Hartford, KY?
The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Hartford, KY is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owensboro and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Hartford.
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Start on Frederica Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Frederica Street
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Turn left onto West 18th Street
2675 ft · 1 min · West 18th Street
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Turn right onto Triplett Street
1156 ft · 28 sec · Triplett Street
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Turn straight onto New Hartford Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · New Hartford Road
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Turn left
1700 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
2274 ft · 30 sec · Wendell Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South: Bowling Green
2273 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
21.8 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY-69: Hartford, Beaver Dam
2179 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
3043 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Clay Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Clay Street
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Turn left onto East Union Street
928 ft · 26 sec · East Union Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
23 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Owensboro and Hartford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 165 South
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21.8 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Owensboro and Sunny near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Hartford?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Masonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Owensboro and 14.5 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Owensboro and Sunny near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Masonville
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 Hartford. Straight-line distance: 24.96 mi (40.17 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 Hartford
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 2,715 |
| Coordinates | 37.4511600, -86.9091600 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartford (-86.90916, 37.45116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
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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