Origin
Lewisport, KY
Late night in Lewisport on Saturday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewisport, 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
28m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewisport, KY
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Owensboro, KY
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Trip Overview
This quick 18.2-mile drive from Lewisport, KY to Owensboro, KY will take about 28 minutes, making it a perfect option for a day trip. You'll primarily travel on US 60 and KY 144, with a short section on East 2nd Street in Owensboro. With 86% of the drive on highways, expect a straightforward journey. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $3, and with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to explore at your own pace. Since both locations are in the Southeast region of Kentucky, you'll stay within familiar territory for this short hop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, accounting for 86% of the total mileage. You'll experience a 12.8-mile stretch on US 60 without interruption, offering a consistent pace. Expect a smooth ride as you transition between US 60 and KY 144, with the final approach into Owensboro on East 2nd Street. This route is designed for efficiency rather than winding scenic byways, providing a direct connection between your starting and ending points.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 12.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and KY 144. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 657 / 4th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 18.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 657 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 60; US 231): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (US 60; US 231): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 657 / 4th Street
Turn left onto KY 657 / 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 60; US 231
Turn left onto US 60; US 231
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 60; US 231
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60; US 231
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
13.8 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
14.2 mi into trip
|
~20m 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 | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| KY 144 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East 2nd Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| 4th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Frederica Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pell Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 60
— 12.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisport, KY and Owensboro, KY.
1
Start on Pell Street
56 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pell Street
2
Turn left onto KY 657
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
3
Turn right onto US 60
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 60
4
Turn left onto US 60; US 231
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 60; US 231
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60; US 231
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 60; US 231
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward KY 144: Owensboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
4 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto KY 144
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
KY 144
9
Continue on East 2nd Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East 2nd Street
10
Turn left onto Frederica Street
203 ft
·
3 sec
·
Frederica Street
11
Arrive at destination
Frederica Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Owensboro on Saturday
Local time
2:30 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
21 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
28m 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 Lewisport, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 18.2 miles and takes about 28m 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 9.1 miles from Lewisport, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.85 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 is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 18.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 657 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 60; US 231): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (US 60; US 231): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Lewisport, 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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