How far is Worthington Hills, KY from Owensboro, KY?

The driving distance from Worthington Hills, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.69 mi
02h 02m
Flight
93.9 mi
151.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.9 mi
Kilometers
151.12 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.69 mi
Kilometers
195.84 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM CDT
Return by in Worthington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 11:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worthington Hills
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Owensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worthington Hills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Brandenburg
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Worthington Hills
61 mi
01h 01m
To Owensboro
60.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Worthington Hills and Owensboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worthington Hills and Owensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Jonel Court

    54 m · 10 sec · Jonel Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pulaski Court

    100 m · 20 sec · Pulaski Court

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lunenburg Drive

    774 ft · 35 sec · Lunenburg Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northumberland Drive

    1317 ft · 59 sec · Northumberland Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westport Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Westport Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    3026 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Sycamore Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Owensboro Bridge

    3218 ft · 1 min · Owensboro Bridge

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1383 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Frederica Street

    63 m · 3 sec · Frederica Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frederica Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worthington Hills and Owensboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
65.5 mi · 54%
US 231 South
22.2 mi · 18%
Lewis and Clark Bridge
13.3 mi · 11%
Gene Snyder Freeway
5.3 mi · 4%
Sycamore Street
3.43 mi · 3%
Westport Road
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
93.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandenburg
01h 01m from Worthington Hills
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Worthington Hills and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Owensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worthington Hills to Owensboro?

The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Brandenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Worthington Hills and 60.6 miles from Owensboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Worthington Hills 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 then Sunny around Worthington Hills and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Owensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Brandenburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

45 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worthington Hills and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 93.9 mi (151.12 km).

Worthington Hills

#1 Worthington Hills

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,555
Coordinates38.3089600, -85.5269000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Owensboro

#2 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonel Court (-85.526769, 38.309248)
End: Frederica Street (-87.113495, 37.77421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.25 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.36
8.58 gal · 32.5 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.18 $32.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.25 $36.49
Premium $4.65 $19.97 $39.93
Diesel $5.30 $22.75 $45.51

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Worthington Hills, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in Worthington Hills is 06:58:18, although it is 05:58:18 in Owensboro.

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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.