Origin
Georgetown, KY
Evening in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, KY to Owensboro, KY
Drive Time
5h 17m
Distance
314.3 mi
506 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 4m
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6 AM
5h 17m
8 AM
5h 44m
10 AM
5h 27m
12 PM
5h 24m
3 PM
5h 28m
5 PM
5h 43m
8 PM
5h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, KY
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Owensboro, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Georgetown, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 314.3 miles and takes about 5h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on the route, I 75 North, KY 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.74 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
157.1 miles from Georgetown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 17m drive with frequent turns across 314.3 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.
the route 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 17m 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 Georgetown, KY to Owensboro, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KY 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hal Rogers Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bowling Green | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cumberland Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cumberland Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KY 234 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
the route
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, KY and Owensboro, KY.
1
Start on the route
20 mi
·
34 min
·
the route
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
89 ft
·
2 sec
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the route
3
Exit the roundabout
344 ft
·
10 sec
4
Turn right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
5
Turn left
29 mi
·
33 min
6
At the end of the road, turn right
34 mi
·
42 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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I 75 North: Lexington
8
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward KY 80: Somerset, London
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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KY 80: Somerset, London
10
Keep slight left
233 ft
·
10 sec
11
Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
35 mi
·
41 min
·
Hal Rogers Parkway
12
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
13
Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Bowling Green
14
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
86 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
15
Continue on Cumberland Parkway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
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Cumberland Parkway
16
Continue on Cumberland Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Expressway
17
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
17 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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KY 234: Bowling Green
19
Turn right onto Cemetery Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cemetery Road
20
Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Fairview Avenue
21
Continue on East 6th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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East 6th Avenue
22
Continue on Veterans Memorial Lane
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Lane
23
Turn right onto Morgantown Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgantown Road
24
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
25
Merge slight left
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
26
Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East, US 231 North: Hawesville
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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US 60 East, US 231 North: Hawesville
27
Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
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Wendell Ford Expressway
28
Take the exit slight right toward KY 54
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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KY 54
29
Turn left onto Leitchfield Road
259 ft
·
6 sec
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Leitchfield Road
30
Continue on East Parrish Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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East Parrish Avenue
31
Turn right onto Leitchfield Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Leitchfield Road
32
Turn left onto East 5th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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East 5th Street
33
Turn right onto Frederica Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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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 157.1 miles from Georgetown, KY, or about 2h 38m 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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.1 miles or 2h 38m 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 20m
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 Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, KY
This is one driving day of about 314.3 miles and 5h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Georgetown, 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 157.1 mi from Georgetown, KY · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 157.1 miles from Georgetown, 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
$47.74 one way
$95.48 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $52.63 | $105.25 |
| premium | $4.80 | $59.33 | $118.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.83 | $139.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.3 | 1 | $33.00 | $15.09 |
| Efficient EV | 78.6 | 0 | $27.50 | $12.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.7 | 1 | $44.00 | $20.12 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% 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
Evening in Owensboro on Sunday
Local time
6:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 17m 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 Georgetown, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 314.3 miles and takes about 5h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are the route, I 75 North, KY 80. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 157.1 miles from Georgetown, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.74 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 straightforward 5h 17m 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 Georgetown, KY to Owensboro, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Georgetown, KY to Owensboro, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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