Origin
Irvington, KY
Late night in Irvington on Saturday
Local time
2:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irvington, 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
1h 20m
Distance
62.8 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Irvington, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 60, KY 144, East 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.1 miles on US 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 62.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 62.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 60 and KY 144. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.1 miles on US 60.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 58.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and KY 144. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 79 / 1st Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 (KY 79 / 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 60): Navigation decision point; at 53 miles (US 60; US 231): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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KY 79 / 1st Avenue
Turn left onto KY 79 / 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 60
Turn right onto US 60
Navigation decision point
4
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 60; US 231
Turn left onto US 60; US 231
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward KY 144: Owensboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward KY 144: Owensboro
6
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 60 | 58.1 mi | 1h 11m |
| KY 144 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East 2nd Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| 1st Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Woodlawn Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Frederica Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 60
— 58.1 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvington, KY and Owensboro, KY.
1
Start on Walnut Street
28 ft
·
6 sec
·
Walnut Street
2
Turn left onto KY 79
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
1st Avenue
3
Turn straight onto KY 2202
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Woodlawn Street
4
Turn right onto US 60
53 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US 60
5
Turn left onto US 60; US 231
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 60; US 231
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60; US 231
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 60; US 231
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward KY 144: Owensboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
4 sec
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto KY 144
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
KY 144
10
Continue on East 2nd Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East 2nd Street
11
Turn left onto Frederica Street
203 ft
·
3 sec
·
Frederica Street
12
Arrive at destination
Frederica Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.4 mi from Irvington, KY · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Irvington, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.82 one way
$19.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.78 | $21.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.09 | $24.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.87 | $27.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
2:01 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
24 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
1h 20m 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 Irvington, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 60, KY 144, East 2nd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 miles from Irvington, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.82 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 62.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 (KY 79 / 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 60): Navigation decision point; at 53 miles (US 60; US 231): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Irvington, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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