How far is Owensboro, KY from Saint Dennis, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Saint Dennis, KY is about 103 miles (165.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
102.95 mi
02h 12m
Flight
74.73 mi
120.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.73 mi
Kilometers
120.26 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.95 mi
Kilometers
165.68 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Dennis
Wed, Apr 15, 1:58 PM EDT
Return by in Owensboro
Wed, Apr 15, 3:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-04-15T10:45
Arrive Saint Dennis
Wed, Apr 15, 12:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
51.4 mi
01h 06m
To Saint Dennis
51.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Saint Dennis.

  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

    83.3 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Orell Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Orell Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower River Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lower River Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenbelt Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Greenbelt Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Cane Run Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cane Run Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto New Lynnview Drive

    1482 ft · 1 min · New Lynnview Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lynnview Drive

    562 ft · 25 sec · Lynnview Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lynnview Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
9.8 mi · 10%
Greenbelt Highway
6.04 mi · 6%
Lower River Road
1.14 mi · 1%
Cane Run Road
1.13 mi · 1%
West Orell Road
1 mi · 1%
New Lynnview Drive
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

83.3 mi · 01h 41m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hardinsburg
01h 06m from Owensboro
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Owensboro and Partly Sunny near Saint Dennis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Saint Dennis?

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.7 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 51.4 miles from Owensboro and 51.5 miles from Saint Dennis.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Owensboro and Partly Sunny near Saint Dennis.

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 Saint Dennis. Straight-line distance: 74.73 mi (120.26 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 Saint Dennis

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

Population9,177
Coordinates38.1884000, -85.8458000
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Saint Dennis (-85.8458, 38.1884)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.75 L · about $13.69
Round trip
$27.38
7.26 gal · 27.5 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.69 $27.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.44 $30.88
Premium $4.65 $16.89 $33.79
Diesel $5.30 $19.25 $38.51

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Saint Dennis, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 10:45:57, although it is 11:45:57 in Saint Dennis.

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.