How far is Owensboro, KY from Pineville, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Pineville, KY is about 256.7 miles (413.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.69 mi
04h 56m
Flight
200.54 mi
322.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.54 mi
Kilometers
322.73 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.69 mi
Kilometers
413.1 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pineville
Wed, Jun 3, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Owensboro
Wed, Jun 3, 11:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-06-03T01:19
Arrive Pineville
Wed, Jun 3, 6:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owensboro
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Edmonton
KY

City in Kentucky, U.

From Owensboro
128.3 mi
02h 28m
To Pineville
128.4 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    826 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Morgantown Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Old Morgantown Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    110 m · 9 sec · University Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Kentucky Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Louisville Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow

    2467 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    33.8 mi · 41 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  27. 27

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  28. 28

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    632 ft · 13 sec · Pine Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 33%
I 165 South
63 mi · 25%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 12%
Louisville Road
18 mi · 7%
KY 914
12.3 mi · 5%
Corbin Bypass
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

85.6 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.2 mi
200.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edmonton
02h 28m from Owensboro
Leave By
7:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Owensboro and Sunny near Pineville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.7 miles (413.1 km) and usually takes 04h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edmonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.3 miles from Owensboro and 128.4 miles from Pineville.

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

The direct path is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.17 one way or $68.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Owensboro and Sunny near Pineville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Pineville. Straight-line distance: 200.54 mi (322.73 km).

Owensboro

#1 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Pineville

Pineville is a city in Bell County, Kentucky

Population1,692
Coordinates36.7620300, -83.6949200
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Pineville (-83.69492, 36.76203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.06 gal
34.29 L · about $34.17
Round trip
$68.33
18.12 gal · 68.58 L
Estimated CO2
80.5 kg one way
Round trip: 161 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.17 $68.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.53 $77.06
Premium $4.65 $42.17 $84.33
Diesel $5.30 $48.05 $96.11

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 · Jun 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Pineville, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 01:19:08, although it is 02:19:08 in Pineville.

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.