Trip from Crittenden, KY to Owensboro, KY

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

3h 43m

Distance

193.5 mi

311 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 30m ★

6 AM

3h 43m

8 AM

4h 8m

10 AM

3h 52m

12 PM

3h 49m

3 PM

3h 53m

5 PM

4h 7m

8 PM

3h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Grant and Kenton counties in the U.S. state of Kentucky

Crittenden, KY

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Owensboro, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Crittenden, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 193.5 miles and takes about 3h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, I 64, US 231 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.25 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

96.7 miles from Crittenden, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 193.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 43m highway drive covering 193.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and I 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 67 miles on I 71.

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 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 67 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 193.5 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 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Cincinnati

Navigation decision point

Toward I 75 North: Cincinnati

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7.3 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 71 South: Louisville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 173 Toward I 71 South: Louisville

75.3 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward KY 841 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward KY 841 North

193.4 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in | Frederica Street

Turn right onto Frederica Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	67 mi	1h 11m
I 64	65 mi	1h 10m
US 231	20.9 mi	26m
SR 161	8.2 mi	11m
I 265	6.9 mi	8m
I 75	6.6 mi	7m
Lewis and Clark Bridge	6.1 mi	7m
Sycamore Street	3.4 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 67 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crittenden, KY and Owensboro, KY.

Start on US 25; KY 491

0.2 mi · 21 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto KY 491

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Violet Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 75 North: Cincinnati

Merge onto I 75

6.6 mi · 7 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 173 Toward I 71 South: Louisville Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on I 71

67 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward KY 841 North

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward KY 841 North

Merge onto KY 841

3.0 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

Continue on KY 841

6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

Continue on SR 265; SR 62

0.8 mi · 57 sec · SR 265; SR 62

Continue on I 265; SR 62

6.4 mi · 7 min · I 265; SR 62

Continue on I 265; SR 62

0.5 mi · 54 sec · I 265; SR 62

Toward I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

Merge onto I 64; US 150; SR 62

1.7 mi · 2 min · I 64; US 150; SR 62

Continue on I 64; SR 62

63 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 64; SR 62

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward US 231 South

Merge onto US 231

21 mi · 26 min · US 231

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min

Turn right onto SR 66

1.1 mi · 1 min · SR 66

Turn right onto SR 66

3.4 mi · 4 min · Sycamore Street

Turn left onto SR 161

8.2 mi · 11 min · SR 161

Continue on KY 2262

0.6 mi · 1 min · Owensboro Bridge

Turn right onto East 3rd Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · East 3rd Street

Turn right onto Frederica Street

205 ft · 3 sec · Frederica Street

Arrive at destination

Frederica Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 96.7 miles from Crittenden, KY, or about 1h 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67 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 43 miles or 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 96.7 miles or 1h 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 55m

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 Crittenden, 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 Crittenden, KY

This is one driving day of about 193.5 miles and 3h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Crittenden, KY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 67 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 96.7 mi from Crittenden, KY · 1h 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, IN

97 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

Madison, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.7 miles from Crittenden, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Darlena's Lincolnland Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rockport, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 179.6

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18126605060

Rancho Alegre - Restaurante y tienda

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Corydon, Indiana

1.7 mi

Mi Viejo Carrollton

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Carrollton, Kentucky

2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

7 Brew Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 82.9

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+18129243194

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jeffersonville, Indiana

1.7 mi

Sycamore Street Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rockport, Indiana

1.3 mi

Darlena's Lincolnland Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 179.6

Rockport, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18126605060

Rancho Alegre - Restaurante y tienda

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 110.6

Corydon, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18127387530

Visit website

Mi Viejo Carrollton

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.5

Carrollton, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15026622079

Visit website

Flipdaddy's Brilliant Burgers - Corydon & Scottsburg

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.6

Corydon, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122257229

Visit website

Mi Tierra

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.1

Buckner, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15026020096

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.6

Corydon, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18127340407

Visit website

Cascade Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 152

Ferdinand, Indiana

Hours: 7–11:30 am

+13527452883

Visit website

Shogun of Owensboro

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 193.5

Owensboro, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12702006557

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 82.9

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+18129243194

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 82.9

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 5:30 am–9 pm

+18124066233

Visit website

Sycamore Street Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 179.6

Rockport, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+18126602422

Village House Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 96.7

Georgetown, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18125015042

Visit website

Starlight Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 96.7

Floyds Knobs, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18129231404

Visit website

KentJava Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 110.6

Corydon, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18127360032

Visit website

Starlight Coffee Co. & Roastery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 82.9

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18127487000

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 82.9

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

Visit website

Big 4 Escape

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 82.9

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 2–8 pm

+18127251046

Visit website

Howard Steamboat Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 82.9

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18122833728

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.25 one way

$60.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$33.21	$66.43
premium	$4.89	$37.24	$74.47
diesel	$5.61	$42.72	$85.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58.1	$20.32	$9.29
Efficient EV	48.4	$16.93	$7.74
EV Truck/SUV	77.4	$27.09	$12.38

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Crittenden, KY

Late night in Crittenden on Friday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Owensboro, KY

Late night in Owensboro on Friday

Local time

1:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Greenville, IN

97 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

23 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

3h 43m 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 Crittenden, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 193.5 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, I 64, US 231. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 96.7 miles from Crittenden, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Crittenden, KY to Owensboro, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Crittenden, KY to Owensboro, KY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Owensboro, KY

Nearby Places

Darlena's Lincolnland Restaurant

7 Brew Coffee

Darlena's Lincolnland Restaurant

Rancho Alegre - Restaurante y tienda

Mi Viejo Carrollton

Flipdaddy's Brilliant Burgers - Corydon & Scottsburg

Mi Tierra

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Cascade Café

Shogun of Owensboro

7 Brew Coffee

Coffee Crossing

Sycamore Street Coffee House

Village House Coffee

Starlight Coffee Co.

KentJava Bar

Starlight Coffee Co. & Roastery

Coffee Crossing

Big 4 Escape

Howard Steamboat Museum

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Owensboro, KY

1 hour earlier

23 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 43m on the road

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