How far is Owensboro, KY from Mayfield, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Mayfield, KY is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.6 mi
02h 37m
Flight
110.03 mi
177.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.03 mi
Kilometers
177.08 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.6 mi
Kilometers
224.66 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mayfield
Tue, May 5, 9:52 AM CDT
Return by in Owensboro
Tue, May 5, 12:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-05-05T07:14
Arrive Mayfield
Tue, May 5, 9:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Dawson Springs
KY

City in Kentucky, United States of America

From Owensboro
69.8 mi
01h 18m
To Mayfield
69.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Mayfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Frederica Street

    8.5 mi · 14 min · Frederica Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    24 mi · 27 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1116 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    19.6 mi · 21 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    37.4 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah

    16.2 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Paducah, Mayfield

    798 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    29 m · 2 sec · West Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
57.8 mi · 41%
I 24 West
43.2 mi · 31%
Frederica Street
32.5 mi · 23%
US 45
2.06 mi · 1%
West Broadway Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left

37.4 mi · 00h 40m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
110 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dawson Springs
01h 18m from Owensboro
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Owensboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mayfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Mayfield?

The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Dawson Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Owensboro and 69.8 miles from Mayfield.

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

The direct path is about 110 miles (177.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Owensboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mayfield.

Stop Ideas Near Dawson Springs

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

30 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Clarksville, TN

77 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Paducah, KY

79 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Evansville, IN

90 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Mayfield. Straight-line distance: 110.03 mi (177.08 km).

Owensboro

#1 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Mayfield

#2 Mayfield

3rd-class city in Graves County, Kentucky

Population9,685
Coordinates36.7417200, -88.6367200
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Mayfield (-88.63672, 36.74172)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.65 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.18
9.86 gal · 37.3 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.59 $37.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.97 $41.93
Premium $4.65 $22.94 $45.89
Diesel $5.30 $26.15 $52.30

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Owensboro and Mayfield. The current time is 07:14:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.