Origin
Henderson, KY
Late night in Henderson on Saturday
Local time
5:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Henderson, KY to Owensboro, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Henderson, KY
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Owensboro, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Henderson, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 30.5 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, South Green Street, 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 30.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Henderson, KY to Owensboro, KY is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Henderson, KY to Owensboro, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | — | — |
| South Green Street | — | — |
| 2nd Street | — | — |
| Owensboro | — | — |
| US 60 West | — | — |
| Wendell Ford Expressway | — | — |
| Henderson Road | — | — |
| West 4th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson, KY and Owensboro, KY.
1
Start on the route
98 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
213 ft
·
10 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Turn right onto South Green Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Green Street
4
Turn right onto 2nd Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
5
Keep slight left to continue on 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
2nd Street
6
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
7
Merge slight right
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
8
Take the exit slight right toward Owensboro
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Owensboro
9
Continue straight
23 mi
·
24 min
10
Continue on US 60 West: Downtown Owensboro
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 60 West: Downtown Owensboro
11
Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Wendell Ford Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
13
Turn straight onto Henderson Road
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Henderson Road
14
Continue on West 4th Street
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West 4th Street
15
Turn left onto Frederica Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Frederica Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.06 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.11 | $10.21 |
| premium | $4.65 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Owensboro on Saturday
Local time
5:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
34m 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 Henderson, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 30.5 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, South Green Street, 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.3 miles from Henderson, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.53 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.
The drive from Henderson, KY to Owensboro, KY is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Henderson, KY to Owensboro, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Henderson, KY to Owensboro, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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