How far is Worthington, KY from Owensboro, KY?

The driving distance from Worthington, KY to Owensboro, KY is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.86 mi
01h 58m
Flight
92.35 mi
148.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.35 mi
Kilometers
148.62 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.86 mi
Kilometers
191.28 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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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 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owensboro
Tue, Nov 10, 11:44 AM CST
Return by in Worthington
Tue, Nov 10, 2:43 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worthington
2026-11-10T10:46
Arrive Owensboro
Tue, Nov 10, 12:44 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CST

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worthington
9:30 PM EST
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
Hawesville
KY

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

From Worthington
59.6 mi
00h 59m
To Owensboro
59.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brownsboro Road

    3140 ft · 57 sec · Brownsboro Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 265 North, KY 841 North

    1193 ft · 29 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

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

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Sycamore Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Owensboro Bridge

    3218 ft · 1 min · Owensboro Bridge

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1383 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Frederica Street

    63 m · 3 sec · Frederica Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frederica Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worthington 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
65.5 mi · 55%
US 231 South
22.2 mi · 19%
Lewis and Clark Bridge
13.3 mi · 11%
Gene Snyder Freeway
3.88 mi · 3%
Sycamore Street
3.43 mi · 3%
Owensboro Bridge
0.61 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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
92.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hawesville
00h 59m from Worthington
Leave By
2:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Worthington and Sunny near Owensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Hawesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Worthington and 59.3 miles from Owensboro.

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

The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.78 one way or $31.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Worthington and Owensboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Worthington and Sunny near Owensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Hawesville

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

72 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

87 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

95 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worthington and Owensboro. Straight-line distance: 92.35 mi (148.62 km).

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#1 Worthington

Worthington is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3156200, -85.5616300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Owensboro

#2 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsboro Road (-85.561606, 38.315581)
End: Frederica Street (-87.113495, 37.77421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.88 L · about $15.78
Round trip
$31.57
8.4 gal · 31.76 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.76 $15.78 $31.57
Mid-grade $4.35 $18.27 $36.53
Premium $4.78 $20.07 $40.14
Diesel $6.05 $25.39 $50.79

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 · Nov 09, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Worthington, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in Worthington is 10:46:12, although it is 09:46:12 in Owensboro.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.