How far is Owensboro, KY from Ledbetter, KY?
The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Ledbetter, KY is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.1 miles (145 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owensboro and Ledbetter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Ledbetter.
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Start on Frederica Street
62 m · 11 sec · Frederica Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on Henderson Road
1 km · 56 sec · Henderson Road
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Turn left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
2044 ft · 36 sec · Wendell Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Audubon_Parkway_West: Henderson
2341 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Audubon Parkway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Audubon Parkway
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Continue on US 41 South: Madisonville
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South: Morganfield
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Henderson Bypass
4.7 mi · 7 min · Henderson Bypass
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Turn left onto South Green Street
16.7 mi · 19 min · South Green Street
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto 5th Street
18.8 mi · 21 min · 5th Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 49 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Gum Street
35.2 mi · 40 min · West Gum Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Adair Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Owensboro and Ledbetter.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Gum Street
Turn right onto West Gum Street
35.2 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Owensboro and Mostly Sunny near Ledbetter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Ledbetter?
The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Sturgis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Owensboro and 59 miles from Ledbetter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.1 miles (145 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Owensboro and Mostly Sunny near Ledbetter.
Stop Ideas Near Sturgis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sturgis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Ledbetter. Straight-line distance: 90.12 mi (145.03 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 Ledbetter
Census-designated place in Livingston County, Kentucky
| Population | 1,683 |
| Coordinates | 37.0475600, -88.4769900 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ledbetter (-88.47699, 37.04756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.69 | $31.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.06 | $44.13 |
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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