Origin
Flemingsburg, KY
Evening in Flemingsburg on Thursday
Local time
6:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flemingsburg, KY
Esteban Carriazo
Owensboro, KY
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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 .
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.
Expect a 3h 50m drive with frequent turns across 241.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
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.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Flemingsburg, KY and Owensboro, KY.
Start on West Water Street
Turn right onto South Main Cross Street
Continue on Elizaville Avenue
Turn right
At the end of the road, turn left
Continue on East Main Street
Turn right onto Bank Row Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
Continue on Lexington Road
Continue on Paris Pike
Continue on North Broadway
Turn right onto West New Circle Road
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
Continue on Lexington Road
Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
Keep slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 165 North: Owensboro
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East, US 231 North: Hawesville
Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward KY 54
Turn left onto Leitchfield Road
Continue on East Parrish Avenue
Turn right onto Leitchfield Road
Turn left onto East 5th Street
Turn right onto Frederica Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Flemingsburg, 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 Flemingsburg, KY
This is one driving day of about 241.3 miles and 3h 50m.
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
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 120.7 miles from Flemingsburg, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$37.72 one way
$75.45 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Flemingsburg on Thursday
Local time
6:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Owensboro on Thursday
Local time
5:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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