Origin
Flatwoods, KY
Night in Flatwoods on Wednesday
Local time
11:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flatwoods, KY to Owensboro, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 34m
Distance
294.7 mi
474 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 21m
★
6 AM
5h 35m
8 AM
6h 1m
10 AM
5h 44m
12 PM
5h 41m
3 PM
5h 45m
5 PM
6h 0m
8 PM
5h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flatwoods, KY
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Owensboro, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Flatwoods, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 294.7 miles and takes about 5h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Bluegrass Parkway, Western Kentucky Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.9 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
147.4 miles from Flatwoods, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 34m highway drive covering 294.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Bluegrass Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 98.9 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 36 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 98.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Bluegrass Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 114.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 294.7 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 114.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 201.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
114.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
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 113
Toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
7
121.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
Take the exit toward US 60 West: Versailles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 60 West: Versailles
8
201.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 49m in
Take the exit toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
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 91C-A
Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Wes...
8
201.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 91C-B
Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western...
7
290.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 26m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Flatwoods, KY and Owensboro, KY, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Lexington, Elizabethtown, Paducah and Western Kentucky Parkway West.
Cincinnati
112.1 mi in
|
~2h 5m
|
via I 64
Lexington
114.5 mi in
|
~2h 9m
Elizabethtown
128.1 mi in
|
~2h 29m
Paducah
201.5 mi in
|
~3h 49m
Western Kentucky Parkway West
201.7 mi in
|
~3h 50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 98.9 mi | 1h 47m |
| Bluegrass Parkway | 70.6 mi | 1h 15m |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 59.1 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 165 | 28.2 mi | 30m |
| Industrial Parkway | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| West New Circle Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Versailles Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Argillite Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 98.9 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flatwoods, KY and Owensboro, KY.
1
Start on KY 750
23 ft
·
8 sec
·
Powell Lane
2
Turn left onto KY 207
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Argillite Road
3
Turn right onto KY 207; KY 693
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bellefonte Road
4
Turn left onto KY 207
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenbo Boulevard
5
Continue on KY 207
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Argillite Road
6
Continue on KY 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Argillite Road
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
8
Turn sharp left onto KY 67
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Industrial Parkway
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
10
Merge onto I 64
96 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
I 64
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 64
Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 113
Toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto US 27; US 68
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
14
Turn right onto US KY4
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
West New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 5B
Toward US 60 West: Versailles
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto US 60
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 60
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
18
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward Elizabethtown
19
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
71 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
21
Merge onto I 65
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 91C-A
Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 91C-B
Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Paducah, Elizabethtown
25
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
26
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77A
Toward I 165 North: Owensboro
27
Merge onto I 165
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 165
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 70A
Toward US 60 East, US 231 North: Hawesville
29
Merge onto US 60; US 231
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Wendell Ford Expressway
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 18
Toward KY 54
31
Turn left onto KY 54
260 ft
·
6 sec
·
Leitchfield Road
32
Continue on KY 54
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Parrish Avenue
33
Turn right onto Leitchfield Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Leitchfield Road
34
Turn left onto East 5th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Street
35
Turn right onto Frederica Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Frederica Street
36
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 147.4 miles from Flatwoods, KY, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.9 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 65 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.4 miles or 2h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 33m
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 Flatwoods, 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 Flatwoods, KY
This is one driving day of about 294.7 miles and 5h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Flatwoods, 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 64 for about 98.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 147.4 mi from Flatwoods, KY · 2h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 147.4 miles from Flatwoods, 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 98.9 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
$46.07 one way
$92.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $50.59 | $101.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $56.71 | $113.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.07 | $130.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.94 | $14.15 |
| Efficient EV | 73.7 | 0 | $25.79 | $11.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.9 | 1 | $41.26 | $18.86 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Wednesday
Local time
10:57 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
26 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
5h 34m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Flatwoods, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 294.7 miles and takes about 5h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Bluegrass Parkway, Western Kentucky Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.4 miles from Flatwoods, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.07 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 294.7 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 114.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 201.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Flatwoods, KY and Owensboro, KY, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Lexington, Elizabethtown, Paducah and Western Kentucky Parkway West.
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