How far is Owensboro, KY from Vine Grove, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Vine Grove, KY is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.52 mi
01h 42m
Flight
61.86 mi
99.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.86 mi
Kilometers
99.55 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.52 mi
Kilometers
131.2 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vine Grove
Sat, May 30, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Owensboro
Sat, May 30, 7:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-05-30T03:38
Arrive Vine Grove
Sat, May 30, 5:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Cloverport
KY

City in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States

From Owensboro
40.7 mi
00h 51m
To Vine Grove
40.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and Vine Grove.

  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

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Flaherty Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Flaherty Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Joe Prather Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Joe Prather Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Fort Avenue

    2255 ft · 50 sec · Old Fort Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Flaherty Road

    1329 ft · 27 sec · Flaherty Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Vine Grove Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Vine Grove Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    2756 ft · 56 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Mill Street

    14 m · 2 sec · North Mill Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
9.8 mi · 12%
Joe Prather Highway
4.09 mi · 5%
Flaherty Road
2.66 mi · 3%
Vine Grove Road
1.05 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Old Fort Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

62.8 mi · 01h 16m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cloverport
00h 51m from Owensboro
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Owensboro and Partly Sunny near Vine Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to Vine Grove?

The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Cloverport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Owensboro and 40.8 miles from Vine Grove.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Owensboro and Partly Sunny near Vine Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Cloverport

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

89 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

91 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Vine Grove. Straight-line distance: 61.86 mi (99.55 km).

Owensboro

#1 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Vine Grove

#2 Vine Grove

City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,554
Coordinates37.8100700, -85.9813500
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Owensboro (-87.11333, 37.77422)
End: Vine Grove (-85.98135, 37.81007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.89 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.72
5.76 gal · 21.78 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.86 $21.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.25 $24.50
Premium $4.65 $13.40 $26.81
Diesel $5.30 $15.28 $30.55

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Vine Grove, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 03:38:23, although it is 04:38:23 in Vine Grove.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.