How far is Owensboro, KY from Shepherdsville, KY?
The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Shepherdsville, KY is about 102 miles (164.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owensboro and Shepherdsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Shepherdsville.
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Start on Frederica Street
604 ft · 19 sec · Frederica Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · West 4th Street
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Take the ramp left
1129 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
79 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 44: Shepherdsville
87 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto States Station Road
12.7 mi · 22 min · States Station Road
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Turn right onto South Buckman Street
917 ft · 21 sec · South Buckman Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
62 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Owensboro and Shepherdsville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
79 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Owensboro and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Shepherdsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Shepherdsville?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.1 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 miles from Owensboro and 51 miles from Shepherdsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Owensboro and Shepherdsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Owensboro and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Shepherdsville.
Stop Ideas Near Hardinsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hardinsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Shepherdsville. Straight-line distance: 77.63 mi (124.94 km).
#1 Owensboro
The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.
| Population | 60,344 |
| Coordinates | 37.7742200, -87.1133300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shepherdsville
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 12,297 |
| Coordinates | 37.9884000, -85.7157900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shepherdsville (-85.71579, 37.9884)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.58 | $27.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.75 | $33.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.09 | $38.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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