Trip from Owensboro, KY to Bloomfield, KY

Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

133.1 mi

214 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 20m ★

6 AM

2h 31m

8 AM

2h 51m

10 AM

2h 38m

12 PM

2h 36m

3 PM

2h 39m

5 PM

2h 50m

8 PM

2h 24m

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 Bloomfield covers 133.1 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Since this is a straightforward, highway-focused drive, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You should budget approximately $20 for fuel to complete the journey. Both cities are located within the Southeast region, keeping the cultural and geographic feel consistent throughout your trip. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, the route offers a direct path that keeps you moving efficiently toward your destination.

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

66.5 miles from Owensboro, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a high-speed experience, as 93% of this route consists of highway driving. You will primarily navigate via the Western Kentucky Parkway, the Bluegrass Parkway, and I-165, which allows for consistent pacing. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on the Western Kentucky Parkway, where you will spend 60.1 miles focused on the road ahead. Because the route relies so heavily on parkways, it maintains a fast-paced, functional personality rather than a winding, slow-speed path. Be prepared for a drive that prioritizes efficiency and steady movement over technical maneuvering.

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

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Western Kentucky Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 60.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Western Kentucky Parkway and Bluegrass Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 133.1 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 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 94.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

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

94.1 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

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

Use the right lane. Exit 137B Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

94.4 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

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

Use the none lane. Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

96.4 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Take the exit toward Lexington, Bardstown

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 93 Toward Lexington, Bardstown

129.9 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in

Take the exit toward KY 55: Springfield, Bloomfield

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

Exit 34 Toward KY 55: Springfield, Bloomfield

Towns Along This Route

Between Owensboro, KY and Bloomfield, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown, Louisville, Lexington and Bardstown.

Elizabethtown

33.7 mi in | ~39m

Louisville

94.1 mi in | ~1h 45m

Lexington

96.4 mi in | ~1h 48m

Bardstown

96.4 mi in | ~1h 48m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Western Kentucky Parkway	60.1 mi	1h 4m
Bluegrass Parkway	32.9 mi	35m
I 165	28.8 mi	30m
Springfield Road	3 mi	4m
New Hartford Road	1.9 mi	3m
I 65	1.4 mi	1m
Frederica Street	1.1 mi	1m
West 18th Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Western Kentucky Parkway — 60.1 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Frederica Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Frederica Street

Turn left onto West 18th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 18th Street

Turn right onto KY 2155

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Triplett Street

Turn straight onto KY 2155

1.9 mi · 3 min · New Hartford Road

Turn left

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge onto US 60; US 231

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Wendell Ford Expressway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 17 Toward I 165 South: Bowling Green

Continue on I 165

29 mi · 30 min · I 165

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Exit 41A Toward Elizabethtown

Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Exit 137B Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 65

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 65

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 93 Toward Lexington, Bardstown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

33 mi · 35 min · Bluegrass Parkway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 34 Toward KY 55: Springfield, Bloomfield

Keep slight right at fork

117 ft · 3 sec

Turn straight onto KY 55

0.8 mi · 1 min · Springfield Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 62; KY 55

2.2 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road

Arrive at destination

US 62; KY 55

Trip Plan

Planning for this 2.5-hour trip is simple, but keep in mind that you should limit your itinerary to one primary stop to stay on schedule. Since the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart at a time that best suits your personal routine. Keep your fuel budget of $20 in mind when choosing where to fill up, as prices can vary between the start and end points. To make the most of your time, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic hours on the parkways. Pay close attention to the transition between the Western Kentucky Parkway and the Bluegrass Parkway to ensure you stay on track for Bloomfield.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 66.5 miles from Owensboro, KY, or about 1h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.1 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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.5 miles or 1h 15m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomfield, 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 133.1 miles and 2h 30m.

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 Western Kentucky Parkway for about 60.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.5 mi from Owensboro, KY · 1h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Louisville, KY

67 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

Louisville, KY

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 66.5 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 Western Kentucky Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.1 miles.

Arriving in Bloomfield, KY

The final approach into Bloomfield, 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 Bloomfield, 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

$20.22 one way

$40.43 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$22.29	$44.57
premium	$4.80	$25.13	$50.25
diesel	$5.64	$29.57	$59.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.9	$13.98	$6.39
Efficient EV	33.3	$11.65	$5.32
EV Truck/SUV	53.2	$18.63	$8.52

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Owensboro, KY

Evening in Owensboro on Sunday

Local time

6:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomfield, KY

Evening in Bloomfield on Sunday

Local time

7:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 30m 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 Bloomfield, KY covers 133.1 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Western Kentucky Parkway, Bluegrass Parkway, I 165. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 66.5 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 $20.22 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Owensboro, KY and Bloomfield, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown, Louisville, Lexington and Bardstown.

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Trip from Owensboro, KY to Bloomfield, 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 Bloomfield, KY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Very similar conditions

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