Trip from Owensboro, KY to Augusta, KY

Drive Time

4h 48m

Distance

239.2 mi

385 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 35m ★

6 AM

4h 49m

8 AM

5h 16m

10 AM

4h 58m

12 PM

4h 56m

3 PM

5h 0m

5 PM

5h 14m

8 PM

4h 41m

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

Traveling from Owensboro to Augusta covers 239.2 miles across the state of Kentucky. With a drive time of approximately 4 hours and 48 minutes, this trip is highly manageable as a single-day excursion. You will rely primarily on I-71, I-64, and US-60 to navigate between these two points in the Southeast region. Budgeting about $36 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Since the route is straightforward and stays within one state, you won't need to worry about complex navigation or multi-day planning, making it an ideal choice for a quick getaway or a direct commute.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

119.6 miles from Owensboro, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused journey, with 87% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You should prepare for a consistent interstate experience, punctuated by the longest uninterrupted stretch of 79.4 miles along I-71. While the road is designed for efficiency and steady speeds, the transition between these major arteries keeps the drive from feeling entirely one-note. Expect a predictable, fast-paced environment that prioritizes time-saving over winding local paths. You will spend the vast majority of your nearly five-hour trip maintaining highway speeds, so ensure your vehicle is ready for sustained interstate travel.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 99.8 miles in near I 265; SR 62.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 239.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 99.8 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 184.7 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

99.8 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | I 265; SR 62

Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62 toward I 265 East, SR 62 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 121 Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East

184.7 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in | I 71

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71 toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

196.8 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in

Take the exit toward I 275

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 185 Toward I 275

203.7 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in

Take the exit toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 77 Toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville

203.9 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in

Keep slight right at fork toward KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville

Towns Along This Route

Between Owensboro, KY and Augusta, KY, road signs point toward Aa: Wilder, Maysville, Aa: Alexandria and Alexandria.

Aa: Wilder

203.7 mi in | ~3h 53m

Maysville

203.7 mi in | ~3h 53m

Aa: Alexandria

203.9 mi in | ~3h 53m

Alexandria

204 mi in | ~3h 54m | via KY 9; AA

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	79.4 mi	1h 25m
I 64	64.5 mi	1h 10m
US 60	30.4 mi	38m
KY 8	17 mi	28m
AA Highway	15.6 mi	21m
SR 265	7.4 mi	8m
I 265	6.4 mi	7m
Ronald Reagan Highway	5.9 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 79.4 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro, KY and Augusta, KY.

Start on Frederica Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Frederica Street

Turn left onto West 4th Street

4.1 mi · 7 min · West 4th Street

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 60; US 231

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 60; US 231

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60; US 231

28 mi · 35 min · US 60; US 231

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 64

64 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 64

Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62

6.4 mi · 7 min · I 265; SR 62

Exit 121 Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East

Continue on SR 265; SR 62

7.4 mi · 8 min · SR 265; SR 62

Continue on KY 841

3.4 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 71 North: Cincinnati Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 71

67 mi · 1 hr 12 min · I 71

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

12 mi · 13 min · I 71

Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 185 Toward I 275 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 275 East Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 275

5.9 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 77 Toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville Use the right lane.

Merge onto KY 9; AA

1.4 mi · 2 min · Licking Pike

Toward Alexandria, Maysville Use the none lane.

Continue on KY 9; AA

16 mi · 21 min · AA Highway

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto KY 2828

1.0 mi · 1 min · Ivor Road

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn right onto KY 8

17 mi · 28 min · KY 8

Turn left onto Main Street

308 ft · 6 sec · Main Street

Continue on West 4th Street

376 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street

Turn left

161 ft · 11 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the total duration of under five hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Consider scheduling one major stop to break up the drive, especially since the distance is significant enough to warrant a quick breather. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the longer interstate segments, as services can be spaced out between major highway transitions. Since this is a single-day trip, starting your engine early in the morning allows you to arrive in Augusta with plenty of daylight to spare. Prioritize checking traffic reports for I-71 and I-64 before you head out to ensure your travel time remains close to the estimated 4 hours and 48 minutes.

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 119.6 miles from Owensboro, KY, or about 2h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.4 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 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 119.6 miles or 2h 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Owensboro, 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 Owensboro, KY

This is one driving day of about 239.2 miles and 4h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Owensboro, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 79.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 119.6 mi from Owensboro, KY · 2h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Louisville, KY

120 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

Indianapolis, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Louisville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119.6 miles from Owensboro, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.4 miles.

Arriving in Augusta, KY

The final approach into Augusta, 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 Augusta, 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

$36.33 one way

$72.66 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$40.05	$80.10
premium	$4.80	$45.16	$90.31
diesel	$5.64	$53.14	$106.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	71.8	0	$25.12	$11.48
Efficient EV	59.8	0	$20.93	$9.57
EV Truck/SUV	95.7	1	$33.49	$15.31

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Owensboro, KY

Afternoon in Owensboro on Sunday

Local time

2:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, KY

Afternoon in Augusta on Sunday

Local time

3:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

20 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

4h 48m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Owensboro, KY to Augusta, KY covers 239.2 miles and takes about 4h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, I 64, US 60. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 119.6 miles from Owensboro, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.33 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Owensboro, KY and Augusta, KY, road signs point toward Aa: Wilder, Maysville, Aa: Alexandria and Alexandria.

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Trip from Owensboro, KY to Augusta, KY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Augusta, KY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Owensboro, KY

Augusta, KY

1 hour later

20 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 48m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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