How far is Owensboro, KY from Liberty, KY?
The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Liberty, KY is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 15m.
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 Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owensboro and Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Liberty.
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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
28.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1772 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
60.4 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Lincoln Parkway
12 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbellsville Road
13.4 mi · 15 min · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on Hodgenville Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · Hodgenville Road
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Continue on Campbellsville Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Campbellsville Bypass
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Turn left onto West Broadway
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on East Broadway Street
634 ft · 12 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Central Avenue
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Continue on Elkhorn Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Elkhorn Road
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Continue on Liberty Road
23.9 mi · 36 min · Liberty Road
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Turn left onto Randolph Street
2131 ft · 47 sec · Randolph Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Middleburg Road
111 m · 7 sec · Middleburg Road
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Continue on Campbellsville Street
113 m · 10 sec · Campbellsville Street
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Turn right onto Lebanon Road
71 m · 5 sec · Lebanon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lebanon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Owensboro and Liberty.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
60.4 mi · 01h 05m
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 Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Liberty?
The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Owensboro and 82.1 miles from Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Owensboro and Liberty, 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 Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.
Stop Ideas Near Sonora
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 Sonora.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 123.18 mi (198.24 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 Liberty
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,139 |
| Coordinates | 37.3184100, -84.9394000 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Liberty (-84.9394, 37.31841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.83 | $43.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.62 | $49.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.95 | $53.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.71 | $61.42 |
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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