How far is Owensboro, KY from Middletown, KY?
The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Middletown, KY is about 120 miles (193.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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 28m.
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 Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owensboro and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Middletown.
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Start on Frederica Street
604 ft · 19 sec · Frederica Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · West 4th Street
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Take the ramp left
1129 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
28.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit right
3135 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right
14 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
2234 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1791 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
2988 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Middletown
781 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Middletown
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Shelbyville Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Shelbyville Road
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Turn right onto North Madison Avenue
143 m · 20 sec · North Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
69 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Owensboro and Middletown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West 4th Street
Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Owensboro and Mostly Cloudy near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Middletown?
The road trip is about 120 miles (193.1 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Hawesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Owensboro and 60.1 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.95 one way or $31.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Owensboro and Middletown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Owensboro and Mostly Cloudy near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Hawesville
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 Hawesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 91.68 mi (147.55 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 Middletown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 7,898 |
| Coordinates | 38.2453500, -85.5388500 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middletown (-85.53885, 38.24535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.95 | $31.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.69 | $39.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.44 | $44.87 |
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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