How far is Owensboro, KY from Taylor Mill, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Taylor Mill, KY is about 204.7 miles (329.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.7 mi
03h 56m
Flight
165.01 mi
265.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.01 mi
Kilometers
265.56 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.7 mi
Kilometers
329.43 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM EDT
Return by in Owensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 1:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-04-19T05:51
Arrive Taylor Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 9:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owensboro
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Louisville
KY

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.

From Owensboro
102.3 mi
01h 58m
To Taylor Mill
102.5 mi
01h 58m

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
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Taylor Mill.

  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

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    3135 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275

    1620 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 16: Taylor Mill, Covington

    2684 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Taylor Mill Road

    883 ft · 25 sec · Taylor Mill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Taylor Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Mill Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Mill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
99.7 mi · 49%
I 71 North
67.6 mi · 33%
I 265 East
13.9 mi · 7%
I 75 North
12.1 mi · 6%
Ronald Reagan Highway
4.07 mi · 2%
Gene Snyder Freeway
3.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

67.3 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
165 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisville
01h 58m from Owensboro
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Owensboro and Chance Rain Showers near Taylor Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Taylor Mill?

The road trip is about 204.7 miles (329.4 km) and usually takes 03h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Owensboro and 102.5 miles from Taylor Mill.

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

The direct path is about 165 miles (265.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.23 one way or $54.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Owensboro and Taylor Mill, 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 near Taylor Mill.

Stop Ideas Near Louisville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Taylor Mill. Straight-line distance: 165.01 mi (265.56 km).

Owensboro

#1 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Taylor Mill

#2 Taylor Mill

City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,820
Coordinates38.9975600, -84.4963300
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Taylor Mill (-84.49633, 38.99756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.22 gal
27.34 L · about $27.23
Round trip
$54.45
14.44 gal · 54.68 L
Estimated CO2
64.2 kg one way
Round trip: 128.3 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.23 $54.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.71 $61.41
Premium $4.65 $33.60 $67.20
Diesel $5.30 $38.29 $76.59

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 Taylor Mill, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 05:51:00, although it is 06:51:00 in Taylor Mill.

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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.