How far is Owensboro, KY from Louisville, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Owensboro and Louisville is 80.82 miles (130.07 km).

Flight distance from Owensboro, KY to Louisville, KY is 80.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Owensboro to Louisville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Owensboro, Kentucky to Louisville, Kentucky is: 106.81 miles (171.89 km) by car.

Driving from Owensboro to Louisville will take approximately 01 hours 46 minutes.

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#1 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky. It is located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Owensboro is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Owensboro Museum of Fine Arts and the Owensboro Museum of Science and History.

Population 60344
GPS Coordinates 37°46'27"N 87°6'48"W
Latitude 37.7742200
Longitude -87.1133300
Altitude 120
Country United States
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#2 Louisville

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. It is located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Louisville is a major center for the transportation industry and is home to the Kentucky Derby.

Population 760026
GPS Coordinates 38°15'15"N 85°45'34"W
Latitude 38.2542400
Longitude -85.7594100
Altitude 142
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Owensboro and Louisville

The distance between Owensboro and Louisville is 172 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 54 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Louisville, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 17:19:58, although it is 18:19:58 in Louisville.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 08 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 25 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 19 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.27 liters (3.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Owensboro and Louisville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Owensboro to Louisville is $12.03 (diesel $15.85).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $12.03 $13.84 $15.32 $15.85

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Owensboro and Louisville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Paducah, KY to Owensboro 132.83 miles (214 km)

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Driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Owensboro 73.13 miles (118 km)

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Driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Owensboro 96.24 miles (155 km)

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Driving distance from Florence, KY to Owensboro 193.97 miles (312 km)

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Driving distance from Frankfort, KY to Owensboro 160.54 miles (258 km)

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Driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Owensboro 86.61 miles (139 km)

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Driving distance from Ironville, KY to Owensboro 295.93 miles (476 km)

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Driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to Owensboro 119.75 miles (193 km)

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