How far is Owensboro, KY from Verona, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Verona, KY is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.21 mi
03h 30m
Flight
151.29 mi
243.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.29 mi
Kilometers
243.48 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.21 mi
Kilometers
293.24 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Verona
Fri, Nov 6, 9:24 PM EST
Return by in Owensboro
Fri, Nov 6, 11:54 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-11-06T16:54
Arrive Verona
Fri, Nov 6, 8:24 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EST

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

Leave by
10:00 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owensboro
9:00 PM CST
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
Saint Dennis
KY

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

From Owensboro
91 mi
01h 45m
To Verona
91.2 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 14: Verona

    1880 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Verona-Mudlick Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Verona-Mudlick Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Glencoe-Verona Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Glencoe-Verona Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Glencoe-Verona Road

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
99.7 mi · 55%
I 71 North
63 mi · 35%
I 265 East
13.9 mi · 8%
Gene Snyder Freeway
3.42 mi · 2%
Verona-Mudlick Road
1.7 mi · 1%
KY 14
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

West 4th Street

Merge slight left

64.5 mi · 01h 10m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
151.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Dennis
01h 45m from Owensboro
Leave By
10:00 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Owensboro and Partly Cloudy near Verona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Saint Dennis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Owensboro and 91.2 miles from Verona.

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

The direct path is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.63 one way or $49.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Owensboro and Partly Cloudy near Verona.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Dennis

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

10 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Verona. Straight-line distance: 151.29 mi (243.48 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 Verona

Verona is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8184000, -84.6607800
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Verona (-84.66078, 38.8184)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.34 L · about $24.63
Round trip
$49.25
12.86 gal · 48.68 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $24.63 $49.25
Mid-grade $4.42 $28.41 $56.83
Premium $4.85 $31.20 $62.40
Diesel $6.08 $39.11 $78.23

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Verona, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 16:54:09, although it is 17:54:09 in Verona.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.