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Trip from Flemingsburg, KY to Owensboro, KY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 50m

Distance

241.3 mi

388 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 37m ★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m

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

Downtown Flemingsburg, KY, KY

Flemingsburg, KY

Esteban Carriazo

Downtown Owensboro, KY, KY

Owensboro, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Flemingsburg, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 241.3 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Main Cross Street, Elizaville Avenue, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.72 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

120.7 miles from Flemingsburg, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 241.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 50m drive with frequent turns across 241.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Cross Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flemingsburg, KY to Owensboro, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Main Cross Street
Elizaville Avenue
East Main Street
Bank Row Street
Main Street
Lexington Road
Paris Pike
North Broadway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Main Cross Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Water Street

52 ft · 5 sec · West Water Street
2

Turn right onto South Main Cross Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · South Main Cross Street
3

Continue on Elizaville Avenue

5.6 mi · 9 min · Elizaville Avenue
4

Turn right

6.2 mi · 10 min
5

At the end of the road, turn left

26 mi · 31 min
6

Continue on East Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
7

Turn right onto Bank Row Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bank Row Street
8

At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
9

Continue on Lexington Road

6.8 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road
10

Continue on Paris Pike

5.9 mi · 6 min · Paris Pike
11

Continue on North Broadway

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
12

Turn right onto West New Circle Road

5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road
13

Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

0.3 mi · 45 sec · US 60 West: Versailles
14

Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
15

Continue on Lexington Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Lexington Road
16

Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

0.7 mi · 1 min · Elizabethtown
17

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

71 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Bluegrass Parkway
18

Keep slight left

0.9 mi · 1 min
19

Merge slight left

1.2 mi · 1 min
20

Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

0.2 mi · 26 sec · KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
21

Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

0.2 mi · 32 sec · US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
22

Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Paducah, Elizabethtown
23

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

59 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
24

Take the exit slight right toward I 165 North: Owensboro

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 165 North: Owensboro
25

Merge slight left

28 mi · 30 min
26

Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East, US 231 North: Hawesville

0.3 mi · 44 sec · US 60 East, US 231 North: Hawesville
27

Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway

0.8 mi · 53 sec · Wendell Ford Expressway
28

Take the exit slight right toward KY 54

0.3 mi · 42 sec · KY 54
29

Turn left onto Leitchfield Road

259 ft · 6 sec · Leitchfield Road
30

Continue on East Parrish Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Parrish Avenue
31

Turn right onto Leitchfield Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Leitchfield Road
32

Turn left onto East 5th Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East 5th Street
33

Turn right onto Frederica Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Frederica Street
34

Arrive at your destination

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 120.7 miles from Flemingsburg, KY, or about 1h 55m 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 53 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 120.7 miles or 1h 55m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 8m

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 Flemingsburg, 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 Flemingsburg, KY

This is one driving day of about 241.3 miles and 3h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Flemingsburg, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 120.7 mi from Flemingsburg, KY · 1h 55m into the drive

city in Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nicholasville, KY

121 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

Cynthiana, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nicholasville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 120.7 miles from Flemingsburg, 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

$37.72 one way

$75.45 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $41.42 $82.84
premium $4.89 $46.44 $92.87
diesel $5.61 $53.28 $106.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 72.4 0 $25.34 $11.58
Efficient EV 60.3 0 $21.11 $9.65
EV Truck/SUV 96.5 1 $33.78 $15.44

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Flemingsburg, KY

Evening in Flemingsburg on Thursday

Local time

6:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Owensboro, KY

Evening in Owensboro on Thursday

Local time

5:31 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

3h 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 Flemingsburg, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 241.3 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Cross Street, Elizaville Avenue, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.7 miles from Flemingsburg, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.72 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flemingsburg, KY to Owensboro, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Flemingsburg, KY to Owensboro, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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