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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.7 mi
01h 52m
Flight
74.73 mi
120.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.73 mi
Kilometers
120.26 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.7 mi
Kilometers
178.15 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owensboro
Wed, Apr 15, 10:31 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Dennis
Wed, Apr 15, 1:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Dennis
2026-04-15T09:38
Arrive Owensboro
Wed, Apr 15, 11:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Dennis
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hardinsburg
KY

County seat of Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States

From Saint Dennis
51.4 mi
00h 56m
To Owensboro
59.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Lynnview Drive

    562 ft · 28 sec · Lynnview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New Lynnview Drive

    1482 ft · 1 min · New Lynnview Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cane Run Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cane Run Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Greenbelt Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Greenbelt Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1788 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    139 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    14.6 mi · 19 min · Dixie Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 144: Owensboro

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · East 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Frederica Street

    62 m · 3 sec · Frederica Street

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway
16.3 mi · 15%
Greenbelt Highway
7.12 mi · 6%
Cane Run Road
1.13 mi · 1%
East 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 1%
KY 144
0.46 mi
New Lynnview Drive
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hardinsburg
00h 56m from Saint Dennis
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

81 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

100 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

101 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Dennis and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 74.73 mi (120.26 km).

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#1 Saint Dennis

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

Population9,177
Coordinates38.1884000, -85.8458000
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Owensboro

#2 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynnview Drive (-85.845226, 38.18821)
End: Frederica Street (-87.113495, 37.77421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.79 L · about $14.74
Round trip
$29.49
7.82 gal · 29.58 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint Dennis, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in Saint Dennis is 09:38:59, although it is 08:38:59 in Owensboro.

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.