How far is Owensboro, KY from Taylorsville, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Taylorsville, KY is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
133.2 mi
02h 43m
Flight
98.17 mi
157.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.17 mi
Kilometers
157.99 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.2 mi
Kilometers
214.36 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylorsville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in Owensboro
Sat, Apr 18, 2:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-04-17T20:35
Arrive Taylorsville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Ekron
KY

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

From Owensboro
66.5 mi
01h 21m
To Taylorsville
66.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    84.4 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    2743 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    22.5 mi · 26 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 155: Taylorsville, Jeffersontown

    1538 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    661 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Taylorsville Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Taylorsville Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Taylorsville Lake Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Taylorsville Lake Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Taylorsville Road

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Taylorsville Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    97 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gene Snyder Freeway
22.5 mi · 17%
Taylorsville Road
11.2 mi · 8%
West 4th Street
9.8 mi · 7%
Taylorsville Lake Road
4.23 mi · 3%
KY 841 East
0.52 mi
KY 155
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

84.4 mi · 01h 42m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
98.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ekron
01h 21m from Owensboro
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Owensboro and Mostly Sunny near Taylorsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Ekron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Owensboro and 66.7 miles from Taylorsville.

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

The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Owensboro and Mostly Sunny near Taylorsville.

Stop Ideas Near Ekron

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

51 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Taylorsville. Straight-line distance: 98.17 mi (157.99 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 Taylorsville

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,321
Coordinates38.0317300, -85.3424500
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Taylorsville (-85.34245, 38.03173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.79 L · about $17.72
Round trip
$35.45
9.4 gal · 35.58 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.72 $35.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.99 $39.98
Premium $4.65 $21.87 $43.75
Diesel $5.30 $24.93 $49.86

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Taylorsville, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 20:35:12, although it is 21:35:12 in Taylorsville.

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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.