How far is Owensboro, KY from West Buechel, KY?
The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to West Buechel, KY is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owensboro and West Buechel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro and West Buechel.
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Start on Frederica Street
604 ft · 19 sec · Frederica Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · West 4th Street
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Take the ramp left
1129 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
28.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit right
3135 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right
12.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cannons Lane
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cannons Lane South, Bowman Field Airport
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Cannons Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · Cannons Lane
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Turn right onto Dutchmans Lane
2637 ft · 55 sec · Dutchmans Lane
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Turn left onto Taylorsville Road
141 m · 19 sec · Taylorsville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 264 West
2234 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
2818 ft · 44 sec · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31E, US 150: Bardstown Road
1356 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Bardstown Road South
531 ft · 15 sec
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Turn slight left onto Bardstown Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bardstown Road
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Continue on Buechel Bypass
821 ft · 21 sec · Buechel Bypass
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Turn right
792 ft · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Owensboro and West Buechel.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Owensboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near West Buechel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owensboro to West Buechel?
The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Hawesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.1 miles from Owensboro and 58.2 miles from West Buechel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Owensboro and West Buechel, 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near West Buechel.
Stop Ideas Near Hawesville
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 Hawesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and West Buechel. Straight-line distance: 84.2 mi (135.5 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 West Buechel
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,273 |
| Coordinates | 38.1970100, -85.6632900 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Buechel (-85.66329, 38.19701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
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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