How far is Owensboro, KY from Hebron, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Hebron, KY is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.55 mi
03h 52m
Flight
158.16 mi
254.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.16 mi
Kilometers
254.53 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.55 mi
Kilometers
322.76 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hebron
Mon, Jun 1, 9:13 PM EDT
Return by in Owensboro
Tue, Jun 2, 12:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-06-01T16:20
Arrive Hebron
Mon, Jun 1, 8:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owensboro
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Louisville
KY

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.

From Owensboro
100.2 mi
01h 56m
To Hebron
100.4 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Frederica Street

    604 ft · 19 sec · Frederica Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    3135 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 18: Florence, Burlington

    1189 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Burlington Pike

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Burlington Pike

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto KY 237: Union, Hebron

    1188 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on North Bend Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Bend Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Petersburg Road

    640 ft · 15 sec · Petersburg Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Limaburg Road

    44 m · 6 sec · Limaburg Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    26 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    31 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
99.7 mi · 50%
I 71 North
67.6 mi · 34%
I 265 East
13.9 mi · 7%
I 75 North
8.92 mi · 4%
Gene Snyder Freeway
3.42 mi · 2%
Burlington Pike
3.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

67.3 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
158.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisville
01h 56m from Owensboro
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Owensboro and 100.4 miles from Hebron.

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

The direct path is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.70 one way or $53.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Owensboro and Hebron, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Louisville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Hebron. Straight-line distance: 158.16 mi (254.53 km).

Owensboro

#1 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Hebron

Census-designated place in Boone County, Kentucky

Population5,929
Coordinates39.0658900, -84.7010600
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Hebron (-84.70106, 39.06589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.08 gal
26.79 L · about $26.70
Round trip
$53.40
14.16 gal · 53.58 L
Estimated CO2
62.9 kg one way
Round trip: 125.8 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.70 $53.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.11 $60.22
Premium $4.65 $32.95 $65.90
Diesel $5.30 $37.55 $75.10

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Hebron, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 16:20:07, although it is 17:20:07 in Hebron.

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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.