Origin
Jeffersonville, KY
Evening in Jeffersonville on Friday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersonville, KY to Owensboro, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 31m
Distance
220.2 mi
354 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 19m
★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jeffersonville, KY
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Owensboro, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jeffersonville, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 220.2 miles and takes about 3h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Bank Street, West Main Street, North Maysville Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.43 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
110.1 miles from Jeffersonville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 31m. Total distance: 220.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 31m drive with frequent turns across 220.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Bank 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 31m 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 Jeffersonville, KY to Owensboro, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Bank Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| North Maysville Street | — | — |
| Maysville Road | — | — |
| Highway 64 | — | — |
| I 64 West | — | — |
| US 27 | — | — |
| North Broadway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Bank Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville, KY and Owensboro, KY.
1
Start on Main Street
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on South Bank Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Bank Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn left onto North Maysville Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Maysville Street
5
Continue on Maysville Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Maysville Road
6
Turn sharp left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 64
28 mi
·
29 min
·
Interstate Highway 64
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
10
Turn right onto North Broadway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
11
Turn right onto West New Circle Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
West New Circle Road
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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US 60 West: Versailles
13
Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
14
Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
15
Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Elizabethtown
16
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
71 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
17
Keep slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
18
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
20
Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
21
Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Paducah, Elizabethtown
22
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 165 North: Owensboro
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 165 North: Owensboro
24
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
30 min
25
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
26
Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Wendell Ford Expressway
27
Take the exit slight right toward KY 54
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
KY 54
28
Turn left onto Leitchfield Road
259 ft
·
6 sec
·
Leitchfield Road
29
Continue on East Parrish Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Parrish Avenue
30
Turn right onto Leitchfield Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Leitchfield Road
31
Turn left onto East 5th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Street
32
Turn right onto Frederica Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Frederica Street
33
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 110.1 miles from Jeffersonville, KY, or about 1h 45m 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 48 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.1 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
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 Jeffersonville, 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 Jeffersonville, KY
This is one driving day of about 220.2 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Jeffersonville, 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 110.1 mi from Jeffersonville, KY · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 110.1 miles from Jeffersonville, 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
$34.43 one way
$68.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $37.80 | $75.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $42.38 | $84.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.62 | $97.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.1 | 0 | $23.12 | $10.57 |
| Efficient EV | 55.1 | 0 | $19.27 | $8.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.1 | 1 | $30.83 | $14.09 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Owensboro, KY
Evening in Owensboro on Friday
Local time
5:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Oregon, KY
110 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
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
3h 31m 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 Jeffersonville, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 220.2 miles and takes about 3h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Bank Street, West Main Street, North Maysville Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.1 miles from Jeffersonville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.43 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 31m 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 Jeffersonville, KY to Owensboro, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jeffersonville, 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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