Origin
Edmonton, KY
Evening in Edmonton on Thursday
Local time
8:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edmonton, KY to Owensboro, KY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
124 mi
200 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edmonton, KY
Alexander Aubin
Owensboro, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edmonton, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 124 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 165, Cumberland Parkway, I 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.3 miles on I 165. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.39 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
62 miles from Edmonton, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 124 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 23m highway drive covering 124 miles, with most of the trip on I 165 and Cumberland Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.3 miles on I 165.
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 165 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 165 and Cumberland Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 48.7 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 17 significant decision points across 124 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 48.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 48.9 miles (KY 234 / Cemetery Road): Navigation decision point; at 56 miles (US 231 / Morgantown Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
48.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward KY 234: Bowling Green
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward KY 234: Bowling Green
4
48.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
KY 234 / Cemetery Road
Turn right onto KY 234 / Cemetery Road
Navigation decision point
4
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
US 231 / Morgantown Road
Turn right onto US 231 / Morgantown Road
Navigation decision point
7
119.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 60 East, US 231 North: Hawesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 70A
Toward US 60 East, US 231 North: Hawesville
5
120.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward KY 54
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 18
Toward KY 54
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 165 | 62.3 mi | 1h 6m |
| Cumberland Parkway | 29.4 mi | 31m |
| I 65 | 16.5 mi | 17m |
| Veterans Memorial Lane | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Fairview Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Parrish Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Greensburg Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Cemetery Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 165
— 62.3 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmonton, KY and Owensboro, KY.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 68; KY 80
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 68
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Greensburg Street
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
5
Merge onto Cumberland Parkway
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
6
Continue on Cumberland Parkway
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cumberland Parkway
Exit 1B
Toward I 65 South: Bowling Green
7
Continue on Cumberland Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Expressway
8
Merge onto I 65
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 65
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward KY 234: Bowling Green
10
Turn right onto KY 234
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cemetery Road
11
Continue on KY 234
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairview Avenue
12
Continue on KY 234
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Avenue
13
Continue on US 68; KY 80
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Lane
14
Turn right onto US 231
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgantown Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
16
Merge onto I 165
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 165
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 70A
Toward US 60 East, US 231 North: Hawesville
18
Merge onto US 60; US 231
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Wendell Ford Expressway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 18
Toward KY 54
20
Turn left onto KY 54
260 ft
·
6 sec
·
Leitchfield Road
21
Continue on KY 54
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Parrish Avenue
22
Turn right onto Leitchfield Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Leitchfield Road
23
Turn left onto East 5th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Street
24
Turn right onto Frederica Street
0.2 mi
·
20 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 62 miles from Edmonton, KY, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.3 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 27 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62 miles or 1h 12m 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 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 Edmonton, 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 Edmonton, KY
This is one driving day of about 124 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Edmonton, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 165 for about 62.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62 mi from Edmonton, KY · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62 miles from Edmonton, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 165 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.3 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
$19.39 one way
$38.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.29 | $42.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.86 | $47.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.38 | $54.76 |
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: 43.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.02 | $5.95 |
| Efficient EV | 31 | 0 | $10.85 | $4.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.36 | $7.94 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (65% 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
Evening in Owensboro on Thursday
Local time
8:52 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
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
2h 23m 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 Edmonton, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 124 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 165, Cumberland Parkway, I 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62 miles from Edmonton, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.39 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 17 significant decision points across 124 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 48.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 48.9 miles (KY 234 / Cemetery Road): Navigation decision point; at 56 miles (US 231 / Morgantown Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Edmonton, KY to Owensboro, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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