How far is Owensboro, KY from Hazard, KY?
The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Hazard, KY is about 273 miles (439.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Adair County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owensboro and Hazard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Hazard.
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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
62.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
826 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Morgantown Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Morgantown Road
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Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road
1 mi · 3 min · Old Morgantown Road
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Turn left onto University Boulevard
110 m · 9 sec · University Boulevard
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Continue on Kentucky Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street
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Continue on Louisville Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow
2467 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
1523 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
2045 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
90.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 451
1096 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Coates Branch Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Coates Branch Road
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Continue on Memorial Drive
555 ft · 13 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto L O Davis Drive
998 ft · 34 sec · L O Davis Drive
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Turn left onto Laurel Street
983 ft · 43 sec · Laurel Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laurel Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Owensboro and Hazard.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
Turn left
90.7 mi · 01h 46m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Owensboro and Partly Cloudy near Hazard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Hazard?
The road trip is about 273 miles (439.3 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.3 miles from Owensboro and 136.6 miles from Hazard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 6:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.31 one way or $72.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Owensboro and Hazard, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Owensboro and Partly Cloudy near Hazard.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Hazard. Straight-line distance: 217.87 mi (350.62 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 Hazard
City in Perry County, Kentucky, in the United States
| Population | 4,785 |
| Coordinates | 37.2495400, -83.1932300 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hazard (-83.19323, 37.24954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $36.31 | $72.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.96 | $81.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.82 | $89.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.08 | $102.16 |
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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