How far is Owensboro, KY from Munfordville, KY?
The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Munfordville, KY is about 96.3 miles (155 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owensboro and Munfordville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Munfordville.
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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
34.9 mi · 37 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 224: Clarkson, Millerstown
1847 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Millerstown Road
10.7 mi · 19 min · Millerstown Road
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Continue on Ward Road
111 m · 7 sec · Ward Road
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Continue on East Millerstown Road
1662 ft · 35 sec · East Millerstown Road
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Turn right onto Raider Hollow Road
13.8 mi · 24 min · Raider Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
2572 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Dixie Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Dixie Highway
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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 Munfordville.
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
34.9 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Owensboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Munfordville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Munfordville?
The road trip is about 96.3 miles (155 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Owensboro and 48.2 miles from Munfordville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Owensboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Munfordville.
Stop Ideas Near Caneyville
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 Caneyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Munfordville. Straight-line distance: 75.42 mi (121.38 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 Munfordville
City in Hart County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,660 |
| Coordinates | 37.2722800, -85.8910800 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Munfordville (-85.89108, 37.27228)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.82 | $31.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
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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