How far is Whitesburg, KY from Owensboro, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Whitesburg and Owensboro is 239.44 miles (385.34 km).

Flight distance from Whitesburg, KY to Owensboro, KY is 239.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Whitesburg to Owensboro with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Whitesburg, Kentucky to Owensboro, Kentucky is: 310.58 miles (499.82 km) by car.

Driving from Whitesburg to Owensboro will take approximately 05 hours 11 minutes.

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#1 Whitesburg

City in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population 1813
GPS Coordinates 37°7'6"N 82°49'37"W
Latitude 37.1184300
Longitude -82.8268300
Altitude 357
Country United States
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#2 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky. It is located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Owensboro is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Owensboro Museum of Fine Arts and the Owensboro Museum of Science and History.

Population 60344
GPS Coordinates 37°46'27"N 87°6'48"W
Latitude 37.7742200
Longitude -87.1133300
Altitude 120
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Whitesburg and Owensboro

The distance between Whitesburg and Owensboro is 500 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 33 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Whitesburg, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in Whitesburg is 19:47:16, although it is 18:47:16 in Owensboro.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 10 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 10 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 08 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 52 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.49 liters (10.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Whitesburg and Owensboro.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Whitesburg to Owensboro is $34.97 (diesel $46.09).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $34.97 $40.25 $44.56 $46.09

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on October 04, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Whitesburg and Owensboro (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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