Origin
Audubon Park, KY
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11:23 PM
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Current temp
78°F
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Trip from Audubon Park, KY to Owensboro, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
113.6 mi
183 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Audubon Park, KY
Dominik Gryzbon
Owensboro, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Audubon Park, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 113.6 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, US 231, SR 161 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.2 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.8 miles from Audubon Park, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 113.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 20m highway drive covering 113.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and US 231. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.2 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 72.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and US 231. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near KY 61 / South Preston Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 113.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (KY 61 / South Preston Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2 mi into trip
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~5m in
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KY 61 / South Preston Street
At end of road, turn right onto KY 61 / South Preston Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 71 North, I 64: Cincinnati, Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 137
Toward I 71 North, I 64: Cincinnati, Saint Loui...
8
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 West, I 65 North: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 64 West, I 65 North: Saint Louis, Indi...
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 64; US 150
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; US 150
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 72.2 mi | 1h 20m |
| US 231 | 20.9 mi | 26m |
| SR 161 | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Sycamore Street | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| I 65 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| SR 66 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Preston Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Owensboro Bridge | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 72.2 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Audubon Park, KY and Owensboro, KY.
1
Start on Dove Road
343 ft
·
16 sec
·
Dove Road
2
Turn right onto Chickadee Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chickadee Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Hess Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hess Lane
4
Turn right onto KY 61
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Preston Highway
5
Continue on KY 61
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Shelby Street
6
Turn left onto KY 61
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lynn Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto KY 61
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Preston Street
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
430 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 65 North, KY 61 North: Indianapolis
9
Merge onto I 65; KY 61
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 65; KY 61
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 137
Toward I 71 North, I 64: Cincinnati, Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward I 64 West, I 65 North: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 64
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; US 150
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 64; US 150
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Continue on I 64; SR 62
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 64; SR 62
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 231 South
17
Merge onto US 231
21 mi
·
26 min
·
US 231
18
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
19
Turn right onto SR 66
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 66
20
Turn right onto SR 66
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Sycamore Street
21
Turn left onto SR 161
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 161
22
Continue on KY 2262
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Owensboro Bridge
23
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3rd Street
24
Turn right onto Frederica Street
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
Frederica Street
25
Arrive at destination
Frederica Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.8 miles from Audubon Park, KY, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.8 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Owensboro, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Audubon Park, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Audubon Park, KY
This is one driving day of about 113.6 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Audubon Park, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 72.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.8 mi from Audubon Park, KY · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.8 miles from Audubon Park, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.2 miles.
Arriving in Owensboro, KY
The final approach into Owensboro, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Owensboro, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.76 one way
$35.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.50 | $39.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.86 | $43.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.08 | $50.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.93 | $5.45 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.90 | $7.27 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Owensboro, KY
Night in Owensboro on Friday
Local time
10:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Audubon Park, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 113.6 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, US 231, SR 161. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.8 miles from Audubon Park, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 113.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (KY 61 / South Preston Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Audubon Park, KY to Owensboro, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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