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.
#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 |
#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 |
Ending point in Owensboro: Frederica Street (-87.113495,37.77421)
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 08:43:07, although it is 07:43:07 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 April 25, 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.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Ironville, KY to Whitesburg 132.08 miles (213 km)
Driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Whitesburg 143.77 miles (231 km)
Driving distance from Meads, KY to Whitesburg 127.8 miles (206 km)
Driving distance from Nevada, KY to Whitesburg 157.75 miles (254 km)
Driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Whitesburg 286.39 miles (461 km)
Driving distance from Oregon, KY to Whitesburg 171.23 miles (276 km)
