Origin
Hurstbourne, KY
Evening in Hurstbourne on Sunday
Local time
6:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hurstbourne, KY to Owensboro, KY
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
119.5 mi
192 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
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6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Owensboro, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Trip Overview
The drive from Hurstbourne, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 119.5 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, US 231, SR 161 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.15 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.8 miles from Hurstbourne, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 27m highway drive covering 119.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and US 231. The longest continuous stretch is about 82 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 18 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 82 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
897 ft
394 ft
Total Climb
826 ft
Total Descent
1,061 ft
Highest Point
897 ft
~24.8 mi in
Elevation Range
502 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and US 231. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Laughton Lane.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 119.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Laughton Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (KY 1747 / South Hurstbourne Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Laughton Lane
Turn left onto Laughton Lane
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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KY 1747 / South Hurstbourne Parkway
Turn right onto KY 1747 / South Hurstbourne Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
15.1 mi into trip
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~23m in
|
I 64; US 150
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; US 150
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
5
119.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
|
Frederica Street
Turn right onto Frederica Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 82 mi | 1h 34m |
| US 231 | 20.9 mi | 26m |
| SR 161 | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Sycamore Street | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| SR 66 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Hurstbourne Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Seaton Springs Parkway | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Owensboro Bridge | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 82 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurstbourne, KY and Owensboro, KY.
1
Start on this road
169 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Laughton Lane
164 ft
·
8 sec
·
Laughton Lane
3
Turn right onto Seaton Springs Parkway
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seaton Springs Parkway
4
Turn right onto KY 1747
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Hurstbourne Parkway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 64 West: Louisville
6
Merge onto I 64
13 mi
·
18 min
·
I 64
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; US 150
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 64; US 150
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
8
Continue on I 64; SR 62
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 64; SR 62
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 231 South
10
Merge onto US 231
21 mi
·
26 min
·
US 231
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
12
Turn right onto SR 66
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 66
13
Turn right onto SR 66
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Sycamore Street
14
Turn left onto SR 161
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 161
15
Continue on KY 2262
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Owensboro Bridge
16
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3rd Street
17
Turn right onto Frederica Street
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
Frederica Street
18
Arrive at destination
Frederica Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.8 miles from Hurstbourne, KY, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.8 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
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 Hurstbourne, 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 Hurstbourne, KY
This is one driving day of about 119.5 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hurstbourne, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 82 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.8 mi from Hurstbourne, KY · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 59.8 miles from Hurstbourne, 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 82 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
$18.15 one way
$36.30 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $20.01 | $40.02 |
| premium | $4.80 | $22.56 | $45.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.55 | $53.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.55 | $5.74 |
| Efficient EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.46 | $4.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.73 | $7.65 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Evening in Owensboro on Sunday
Local time
5:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
60°F
Jackson, IL
60 mi in
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
19 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
2h 27m 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 Hurstbourne, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 119.5 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, US 231, SR 161. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.8 miles from Hurstbourne, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.15 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 119.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Laughton Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (KY 1747 / South Hurstbourne Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hurstbourne, KY to Owensboro, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 394 ft to 897 ft elevation with about 826 ft of total climbing.
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