How far is Owensboro, KY from Indian Hills, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Indian Hills, KY is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.84 mi
02h 19m
Flight
86.13 mi
138.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.13 mi
Kilometers
138.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.84 mi
Kilometers
181.6 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indian Hills
Fri, Nov 6, 5:40 PM EST
Return by in Owensboro
Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-11-06T14:21
Arrive Indian Hills
Fri, Nov 6, 4:40 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:52 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owensboro
9:30 PM CST
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
56.4 mi
01h 09m
To Indian Hills
56.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Today

Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Indian Hills.

  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

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1035 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Zorn Avenue

    1323 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Zorn Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Zorn Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Hillcrest Avenue

    928 ft · 32 sec · Hillcrest Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Brownsboro Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Brownsboro Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Old Brownsboro Road

    1560 ft · 1 min · Old Brownsboro Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Indian Hills Trail

    1263 ft · 56 sec · Indian Hills Trail

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Arrowhead Road

    689 ft · 30 sec · Arrowhead Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arrowhead Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
108 mi · 95%
I 71 North
2.11 mi · 2%
Zorn Avenue
1.21 mi · 1%
Brownsboro Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Old Brownsboro Road
0.3 mi
Indian Hills Trail
0.24 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
86.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hawesville
01h 09m from Owensboro
Leave By
1:52 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Owensboro and Cloudy near Indian Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Indian Hills?

The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 56.4 miles from Owensboro and 56.5 miles from Indian Hills.

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

The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.24 one way or $30.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Owensboro and Cloudy near Indian Hills.

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 Indian Hills. Straight-line distance: 86.13 mi (138.62 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 Indian Hills

Indian Hills is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.2725700, -85.6627400
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Indian Hills (-85.66274, 38.27257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.07 L · about $15.24
Round trip
$30.49
7.96 gal · 30.14 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $15.24 $30.49
Mid-grade $4.42 $17.59 $35.18
Premium $4.85 $19.31 $38.62
Diesel $6.08 $24.21 $48.42

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Indian Hills, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 14:21:24, although it is 15:21:24 in Indian Hills.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.