How far is Saint Dennis, KY from Owensboro, KY?
The driving distance from Saint Dennis, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Dennis and Owensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Dennis and Owensboro.
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Start on Lynnview Drive
562 ft · 28 sec · Lynnview Drive
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Turn right onto New Lynnview Drive
1482 ft · 1 min · New Lynnview Drive
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Turn left onto Cane Run Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cane Run Road
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Continue on Greenbelt Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Greenbelt Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1788 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
139 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
14.6 mi · 19 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn right
69.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 144: Owensboro
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right
55 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Frederica Street
62 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 Saint Dennis and Owensboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
69.9 mi · 01h 24m
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 leaving Saint Dennis and Mostly Clear near Owensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Dennis to Owensboro?
The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Hardinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Saint Dennis and 59.3 miles from Owensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Saint Dennis and Owensboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Dennis and Mostly Clear near Owensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Hardinsburg
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 Hardinsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Dennis and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 74.73 mi (120.26 km).
#1 Saint Dennis
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 9,177 |
| Coordinates | 38.1884000, -85.8458000 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.74 | $29.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.63 | $33.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.20 | $36.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
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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