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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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 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Frederica Street
8.5 mi · 14 min · Frederica Street
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Continue straight
24 mi · 27 min
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1116 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
19.6 mi · 21 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Merge slight left
37.4 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah
16.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
27 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Paducah, Mayfield
798 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
46 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
29 m · 2 sec · West Broadway Street
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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.
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
37.4 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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dawson Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Mayfield. Straight-line distance: 110.03 mi (177.08 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 Mayfield
3rd-class city in Graves County, Kentucky
| Population | 9,685 |
| Coordinates | 36.7417200, -88.6367200 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mayfield (-88.63672, 36.74172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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