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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.34 mi
02h 06m
Flight
75.42 mi
121.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.42 mi
Kilometers
121.38 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.34 mi
Kilometers
155.05 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Munfordville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:07 AM CDT
Return by in Owensboro
Sat, Apr 18, 10:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-04-18T06:01
Arrive Munfordville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Caneyville
KY

Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Owensboro
48.2 mi
01h 03m
To Munfordville
48.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Frederica Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Frederica Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 18th Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · West 18th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Triplett Street

    1156 ft · 28 sec · Triplett Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto New Hartford Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · New Hartford Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1700 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway

    2274 ft · 30 sec · Wendell Ford Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South: Bowling Green

    2273 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    28.8 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1772 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    34.9 mi · 37 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 224: Clarkson, Millerstown

    1847 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Millerstown Road

    10.7 mi · 19 min · Millerstown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Ward Road

    111 m · 7 sec · Ward Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Millerstown Road

    1662 ft · 35 sec · East Millerstown Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Raider Hollow Road

    13.8 mi · 24 min · Raider Hollow Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    2572 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dixie Highway

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
34.9 mi · 36%
I 165 South
29.2 mi · 30%
Raider Hollow Road
13.8 mi · 14%
Millerstown Road
10.7 mi · 11%
New Hartford Road
1.9 mi · 2%
Dixie Highway
1.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caneyville
01h 03m from Owensboro
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

88 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

113 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Munfordville. Straight-line distance: 75.42 mi (121.38 km).

Owensboro

#1 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Munfordville

City in Hart County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,660
Coordinates37.2722800, -85.8910800
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Munfordville (-85.89108, 37.27228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.87 L · about $12.82
Round trip
$25.64
6.8 gal · 25.74 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Owensboro and Munfordville. The current time is 06:01:18.

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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.