Origin
Owensboro, KY
Night in Owensboro on Thursday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owensboro, KY to Beaver Dam, KY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
31.4 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Owensboro, KY
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Beaver Dam, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Owensboro, KY to Beaver Dam, KY covers 31.4 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 165, New Hartford Road, Hartford Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.8 miles on I 165. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 31.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 165 and New Hartford Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.8 miles on I 165.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 165 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 165 and New Hartford Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near West 18th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (West 18th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (KY 2155 / Triplett Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West 18th Street
Turn left onto West 18th Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
KY 2155 / Triplett Street
Turn right onto KY 2155 / Triplett Street
Navigation decision point
3
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 165 South: Bowling Green
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 17
Toward I 165 South: Bowling Green
6
26.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward KY-69: Hartford, Beaver Dam
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 47
Toward KY-69: Hartford, Beaver Dam
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 165 | 21.8 mi | 23m |
| New Hartford Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Hartford Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| KY 69 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Frederica Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| N Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 18th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 165
— 21.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro, KY and Beaver Dam, KY.
1
Start on Frederica Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Frederica Street
2
Turn left onto West 18th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 18th Street
3
Turn right onto KY 2155
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Triplett Street
4
Turn straight onto KY 2155
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
New Hartford Road
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
6
Merge onto US 60; US 231
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Wendell Ford Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 17
Toward I 165 South: Bowling Green
8
Continue on I 165
22 mi
·
23 min
·
I 165
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 47
Toward KY-69: Hartford, Beaver Dam
10
Turn right onto KY 69
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
KY 69
11
Turn left onto US 231
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
12
Continue on US 231
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
N Main Street
13
Continue on US 231
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hartford Road
14
Arrive at destination
US 231
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.04 | $12.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Beaver Dam, KY
Night in Beaver Dam on Thursday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
1 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
39m 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 Owensboro, KY to Beaver Dam, KY covers 31.4 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 165, New Hartford Road, Hartford Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.7 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 $4.91 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 straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (West 18th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (KY 2155 / Triplett Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Owensboro, KY to Beaver Dam, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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