How far is Owensboro, KY from Hurstbourne Acres, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Hurstbourne Acres, KY is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
117.64 mi
02h 24m
Flight
88.55 mi
142.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.55 mi
Kilometers
142.5 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.64 mi
Kilometers
189.33 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hurstbourne Acres
Sun, Apr 19, 9:25 AM EDT
Return by in Owensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 10:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-04-19T06:00
Arrive Hurstbourne Acres
Sun, Apr 19, 8:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Hawesville
KY

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

From Owensboro
58.8 mi
01h 12m
To Hurstbourne Acres
58.9 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Hurstbourne Acres.

  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 right

    16.4 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1747: Jeffersontown, Middletown

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 1747 South: Industrial Park, Jeffersontown, Hurstbourne Parkway

    2262 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Hurstbourne Parkway

    956 ft · 24 sec · South Hurstbourne Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bunsen Parkway

    1580 ft · 1 min · Bunsen Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    710 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
116 mi · 99%
KY 1747 South
0.43 mi
Bunsen Parkway
0.3 mi
KY 1747
0.29 mi
South Hurstbourne Parkway
0.18 mi
Frederica Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

West 4th Street

Merge slight left

64.5 mi · 01h 10m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
88.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hawesville
01h 12m from Owensboro
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Owensboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Hurstbourne Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Hurstbourne Acres?

The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Hawesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Owensboro and 58.9 miles from Hurstbourne Acres.

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

The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Owensboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Hurstbourne Acres.

Stop Ideas Near Hawesville

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

72 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

87 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

95 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Hurstbourne Acres. Straight-line distance: 88.55 mi (142.5 km).

Owensboro

#1 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Hurstbourne Acres

#2 Hurstbourne Acres

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,894
Coordinates38.2211800, -85.5891300
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Hurstbourne Acres (-85.58913, 38.22118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.71 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.30
8.3 gal · 31.42 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.65 $31.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.65 $35.30
Premium $4.65 $19.31 $38.63
Diesel $5.30 $22.01 $44.02

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Hurstbourne Acres, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 06:00:43, although it is 07:00:43 in Hurstbourne Acres.

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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.