How far is Owensboro, KY from Vanceburg, KY?
The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Vanceburg, KY is about 267.9 miles (431.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owensboro and Vanceburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Vanceburg.
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Start on Frederica Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Frederica Street
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Turn left onto West 18th Street
2675 ft · 1 min · West 18th Street
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Turn right onto Triplett Street
1156 ft · 28 sec · Triplett Street
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Turn straight onto New Hartford Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · New Hartford Road
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Turn left
1700 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
2274 ft · 30 sec · Wendell Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South: Bowling Green
2273 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
28.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1772 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
60.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
3052 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
3252 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
571 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Paris Pike
5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on Lexington Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Millersburg Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · Millersburg Road
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Continue on Millersburg Bypass
2.1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Bypass
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Continue on US 68
2.2 mi · 2 min · US 68
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Continue on Carlisle Bypass
3.9 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Bypass
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Continue on Maysville Road
24.9 mi · 32 min · Maysville Road
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Turn right onto Duke of York Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Duke of York Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Maple Leaf Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Maple Leaf Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
144 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto AA Highway
26.9 mi · 37 min · AA Highway
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Turn left onto Shelton Lane
1852 ft · 1 min · Shelton Lane
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Turn left onto Fairlane Drive
109 m · 9 sec · Fairlane Drive
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Continue on Lexington Avenue
1729 ft · 42 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lexington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Owensboro and Vanceburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bluegrass Parkway
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Owensboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vanceburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Vanceburg?
The road trip is about 267.9 miles (431.2 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?
Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from Owensboro and 134.1 miles from Vanceburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 6:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.64 one way or $71.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Owensboro and Vanceburg, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vanceburg.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield
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 Bloomfield.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Vanceburg. Straight-line distance: 213.79 mi (344.06 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 Vanceburg
City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,399 |
| Coordinates | 38.5992400, -83.3188000 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vanceburg (-83.3188, 38.59924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $35.64 | $71.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.19 | $80.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.98 | $87.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.12 | $100.25 |
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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