Origin
Buechel, KY
Morning in Buechel on Wednesday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buechel, KY to Owensboro, KY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
120 mi
193 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
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6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buechel, KY
Stepan Vrany
Owensboro, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Buechel, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 120 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bardstown Road, Eastern Parkway, Willow Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.76 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60 miles from Buechel, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 120 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bardstown Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Buechel, KY to Owensboro, KY is easy. At 2h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buechel, KY to Owensboro, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bardstown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastern Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Willow Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cherokee Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grinstead Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 231 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sycamore Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Bardstown Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buechel, KY and Owensboro, KY.
1
Start on Six Mile Lane
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Six Mile Lane
2
Turn right onto Bardstown Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bardstown Road
3
Continue on Bardstown Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bardstown Road
4
Take the ramp slight left
115 ft
·
3 sec
5
Turn right
118 ft
·
3 sec
6
Turn straight onto Bardstown Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Bardstown Road
7
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
8
Turn left onto Willow Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Willow Avenue
9
Turn right onto Cherokee Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherokee Parkway
10
Continue on Grinstead Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grinstead Drive
11
Turn left onto I 64 West
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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I 64 West
12
Merge slight left
6.3 mi
·
8 min
13
Keep slight right
5.3 mi
·
7 min
14
Continue straight
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 231 South
16
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
26 min
17
Take the exit slight right
0.9 mi
·
2 min
18
Turn right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
19
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Sycamore Street
20
Turn left
8.2 mi
·
11 min
21
Continue on Owensboro Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Owensboro Bridge
22
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3rd Street
23
Turn right onto Frederica Street
207 ft
·
3 sec
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Frederica Street
24
Arrive at your destination
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 60 miles from Buechel, KY, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60 miles or 1h 1m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Owensboro, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Buechel, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Buechel, KY
This is one driving day of about 120 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Buechel, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60 mi from Buechel, KY · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60 miles from Buechel, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$18.76 one way
$37.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.60 | $41.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.49 | $52.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36 | 0 | $12.60 | $5.76 |
| Efficient EV | 30 | 0 | $10.50 | $4.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48 | 0 | $16.80 | $7.68 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Late night in Owensboro on Wednesday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Jackson, IL
60 mi in
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
4 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 2m 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 Buechel, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 120 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bardstown Road, Eastern Parkway, Willow Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60 miles from Buechel, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.76 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.
The drive from Buechel, KY to Owensboro, KY is easy. At 2h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buechel, KY to Owensboro, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Buechel, KY to Owensboro, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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