Origin
Cloverport, KY
Morning in Cloverport on Saturday
Local time
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cloverport, 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
50m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cloverport, KY
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Owensboro, KY
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Trip Overview
Cloverport to Owensboro is 36.1 miles and takes about 50 minutes via US 60, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Kentucky, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a quick day trip or an easy leg of a longer journey. Given the short distance and minimal stops, you'll find this route is all about efficient travel between two points in the Bluegrass State.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway, with 94% of the route featuring faster roads. You'll spend most of your time on US 60, experiencing a 30.9-mile stretch without needing to turn off. The profile is best described as a highway-focused drive, meaning you can expect consistent speeds and minimal interruptions. Expect a fairly direct journey with few complex intersections or slowdowns, making it an easy-to-navigate path.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and KY 144. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 5th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 36.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 60; KY 144): Navigation decision point; at 26.2 miles (US 60; US 231): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 60; KY 144
Turn right onto US 60; KY 144
Navigation decision point
4
26.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 60; US 231
Turn left onto US 60; US 231
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
31.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward KY 144: Owensboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward KY 144: Owensboro
6
32 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 60 | 30.9 mi | 39m |
| KY 144 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East 2nd Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Elm Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Poplar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Frederica Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 60
— 30.9 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cloverport, KY and Owensboro, KY.
1
Start on Poplar Street
315 ft
·
19 sec
·
Poplar Street
2
Turn left onto 5th Street
451 ft
·
21 sec
·
5th Street
3
Turn right onto KY 105
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
4
Turn right onto US 60; KY 144
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60; KY 144
5
Continue on US 60; KY 3199
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 60; KY 3199
6
Continue on US 60; KY 69
16 mi
·
22 min
·
US 60; KY 69
7
Turn left onto US 60; US 231
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 60; US 231
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60; US 231
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 60; US 231
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward KY 144: Owensboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
4 sec
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto KY 144
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
KY 144
12
Continue on East 2nd Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East 2nd Street
13
Turn left onto Frederica Street
203 ft
·
3 sec
·
Frederica Street
14
Arrive at destination
Frederica Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Cloverport, KY · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Cloverport, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Owensboro, KY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Owensboro, KY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.64 one way
$11.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Owensboro on Saturday
Local time
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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 Cloverport, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 36.1 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 60, KY 144, East 2nd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Cloverport, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.64 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 36.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 60; KY 144): Navigation decision point; at 26.2 miles (US 60; US 231): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cloverport, 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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