How far is Owensboro, KY from Providence, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Providence, KY is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
54.42 mi
01h 19m
Flight
44.07 mi
70.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.07 mi
Kilometers
70.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.42 mi
Kilometers
87.58 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Providence
Sun, Apr 19, 5:05 AM CDT
Return by in Owensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 6:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-04-19T03:45
Arrive Providence
Sun, Apr 19, 5:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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

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
Robards
KY

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

From Owensboro
27.2 mi
00h 39m
To Providence
27.2 mi
00h 39m

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
64°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Frederica Street

    62 m · 11 sec · Frederica Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Henderson Road

    1 km · 56 sec · Henderson Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wendell Ford Expressway

    2044 ft · 36 sec · Wendell Ford Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Audubon_Parkway_West: Henderson

    2341 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Audubon Parkway

    13 mi · 14 min · Audubon Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 416: Hebbardsville, Niagara

    1151 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 416

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 416

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 283

    10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 283

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Westerfield Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Westerfield Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    2232 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    8 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Audubon Parkway
13 mi · 24%
State Highway 283
10.1 mi · 19%
Main Street
8.81 mi · 16%
West 2nd Street
2.24 mi · 4%
Westerfield Drive
1.46 mi · 3%
State Highway 416
1.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Audubon Parkway

Merge slight left onto Audubon Parkway

13 mi · 00h 14m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robards
00h 39m from Owensboro
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Owensboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Robards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Owensboro and 27.2 miles from Providence.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Owensboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Providence.

Stop Ideas Near Robards

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

33 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

33 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Paducah, KY

114 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Providence. Straight-line distance: 44.07 mi (70.92 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 Providence

City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States

Population3,065
Coordinates37.3975500, -87.7627900
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Providence (-87.76279, 37.39755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.24
Round trip
$14.48
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.24 $14.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $4.65 $8.94 $17.87
Diesel $5.30 $10.18 $20.37

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

There is no time difference between Owensboro and Providence. The current time is 03:45:52.

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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.