How far is Owensboro, KY from Pioneer Village, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Pioneer Village, KY is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
110.19 mi
02h 19m
Flight
80.71 mi
129.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.71 mi
Kilometers
129.89 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.19 mi
Kilometers
177.33 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pioneer Village
Sun, Apr 19, 12:05 PM EDT
Return by in Owensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 1:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-04-19T08:45
Arrive Pioneer Village
Sun, Apr 19, 11:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
55.1 mi
01h 09m
To Pioneer Village
55.1 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Pioneer Village.

  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

    11 mi · 13 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61: Preston Highway

    2020 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 61 South: Preston Highway

    96 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Preston Highway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Preston Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    150 m · 24 sec · Park Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Stratford Avenue

    130 m · 24 sec · Stratford Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Worth Avenue

    939 ft · 41 sec · Worth Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Worth Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gene Snyder Freeway
11 mi · 10%
West 4th Street
9.8 mi · 9%
Preston Highway
3.54 mi · 3%
KY 841 East
0.52 mi
KY 61
0.38 mi
Worth Avenue
0.18 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hardinsburg
01h 09m from Owensboro
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Owensboro and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Pioneer Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Pioneer Village?

The road trip is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 55.1 miles from Owensboro and 55.1 miles from Pioneer Village.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.67 one way or $29.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Owensboro and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Pioneer Village.

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 Pioneer Village. Straight-line distance: 80.71 mi (129.89 km).

Owensboro

#1 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Pioneer Village

#2 Pioneer Village

City in Kentucky, United States

Population2,978
Coordinates38.0606200, -85.6777400
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Pioneer Village (-85.67774, 38.06062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
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
3.89 gal
14.72 L · about $14.67
Round trip
$29.34
7.78 gal · 29.44 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.67 $29.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.54 $33.09
Premium $4.65 $18.10 $36.21
Diesel $5.30 $20.63 $41.27

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Pioneer Village, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 08:45:38, although it is 09:45:38 in Pioneer Village.

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.