How far is Owenton, KY from Owensboro, KY?
The driving distance from Owenton, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owenton and Owensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owenton and Owensboro.
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Start on West Seminary Street
145 m · 15 sec · West Seminary Street
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Turn left onto Roland Avenue
2337 ft · 54 sec · Roland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
58 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Roland Avenue
1517 ft · 29 sec · Roland Avenue
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Continue on Warsaw Road
14 mi · 19 min · Warsaw Road
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Take the ramp left
1915 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
47 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North
736 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North
2995 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge
6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
2548 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
63.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South
2113 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Sycamore Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · Sycamore Street
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Owensboro Bridge
3218 ft · 1 min · Owensboro Bridge
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1383 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Frederica Street
63 m · 3 sec · Frederica Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frederica Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Owenton and Owensboro.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 64 West
Continue straight
63.3 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Owenton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Owensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owenton to Owensboro?
The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Saint Dennis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Owenton and 89.9 miles from Owensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Owenton and Owensboro, 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 Owenton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Owensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Dennis
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Dennis.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owenton and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 134.1 mi (215.82 km).
#1 Owenton
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 1,544 |
| Coordinates | 38.5367200, -84.8433800 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Owensboro
The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.
| Population | 60,344 |
| Coordinates | 37.7742200, -87.1133300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frederica Street (-87.113495, 37.77421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.98 | $47.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.73 | $67.47 |
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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