How far is Owensboro, KY from Pleasure Ridge Park, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Pleasure Ridge Park, KY is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73 miles (117.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
99.71 mi
01h 51m
Flight
73.02 mi
117.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.02 mi
Kilometers
117.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.71 mi
Kilometers
160.46 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasure Ridge Park
Sat, Apr 25, 8:26 AM EDT
Return by in Owensboro
Sat, Apr 25, 9:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-04-25T05:35
Arrive Pleasure Ridge Park
Sat, Apr 25, 7:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
49.8 mi
00h 55m
To Pleasure Ridge Park
49.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Owensboro and Pleasure Ridge Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Pleasure Ridge Park.

  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

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Greenwood Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Greenwood Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Feyhurst Drive

    110 m · 22 sec · Feyhurst Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bayshore Court

    6 m · 1 sec · Bayshore Court

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bayshore Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Owensboro and Pleasure Ridge Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
9.8 mi · 10%
Greenwood Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Frederica Street
0.11 mi
Feyhurst Drive
0.07 mi
Bayshore Court
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

88.7 mi · 01h 49m

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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
73 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hardinsburg
00h 55m from Owensboro
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Owensboro and Areas Of Fog near Pleasure Ridge Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Pleasure Ridge Park?

The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 49.8 miles from Owensboro and 49.9 miles from Pleasure Ridge Park.

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

The direct path is about 73 miles (117.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Owensboro and Pleasure Ridge Park, 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Owensboro and Areas Of Fog near Pleasure Ridge Park.

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 Pleasure Ridge Park. Straight-line distance: 73.02 mi (117.51 km).

Owensboro

#1 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pleasure Ridge Park

City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population25,813
Coordinates38.1453500, -85.8583000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederica Street (-87.113495, 37.77421)
End: Bayshore Court (-85.858302, 38.145311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.32 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.55
7.04 gal · 26.64 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.27 $26.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.97 $29.94
Premium $4.65 $16.38 $32.76
Diesel $5.30 $18.67 $37.34

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 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Pleasure Ridge Park, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 05:35:00, although it is 06:35:00 in Pleasure Ridge Park.

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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.