How far is Owensboro, KY from Newburg, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Newburg, KY is about 110 miles (177 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
109.97 mi
02h 21m
Flight
83.55 mi
134.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.55 mi
Kilometers
134.46 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.97 mi
Kilometers
176.98 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newburg
Sat, May 30, 7:51 PM EDT
Return by in Owensboro
Sat, May 30, 9:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-05-30T16:30
Arrive Newburg
Sat, May 30, 6:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Hardinsburg
KY

County seat of Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States

From Owensboro
54.9 mi
01h 10m
To Newburg
55.1 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph ENE
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Frederica Street

    604 ft · 19 sec · Frederica Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    84.4 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    2743 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1020: Fairdale

    1502 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto National Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min · National Turnpike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Outer Loop

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Outer Loop

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Shepherdsville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Shepherdsville Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Poplar Level Road

    1406 ft · 54 sec · Poplar Level Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Poplar Level Road

    1332 ft · 25 sec · Poplar Level Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Level Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
9.8 mi · 9%
Gene Snyder Freeway
7.06 mi · 6%
Outer Loop
5.14 mi · 5%
Shepherdsville Road
1.48 mi · 1%
National Turnpike
0.71 mi · 1%
KY 841 East
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

84.4 mi · 01h 42m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
83.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hardinsburg
01h 10m from Owensboro
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Owensboro and Mostly Sunny near Newburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110 miles (177 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Hardinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Owensboro and 55.1 miles from Newburg.

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

The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Owensboro and Newburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Owensboro and Mostly Sunny near Newburg.

Stop Ideas Near Hardinsburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

81 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

100 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

101 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Newburg. Straight-line distance: 83.55 mi (134.46 km).

Owensboro

#1 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Newburg

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

Population19,967
Coordinates38.1600700, -85.6596800
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Newburg (-85.65968, 38.16007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.69 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.26
7.76 gal · 29.38 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.63 $29.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.50 $33.00
Premium $4.65 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $5.30 $20.58 $41.16

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Newburg, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 16:30:04, although it is 17:30:04 in Newburg.

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.