Origin
Owensboro, KY
Evening in Owensboro on Sunday
Local time
6:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owensboro, KY to Buechel, KY
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
116.7 mi
188 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
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6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Owensboro, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Buechel, KY
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Trip Overview
Driving from Owensboro to Buechel covers 116.7 miles across Kentucky, making it an efficient trip that clocks in at approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day journey, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $18 on fuel, making this a budget-friendly option for your regional travel. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast, the drive maintains a consistent geographical feel throughout. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this highway-focused transit provides a straightforward connection between these two Kentucky points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.4 miles from Owensboro, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient experience, as 92% of this trip takes place on major highways. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating via I-64, US-60, and West 4th Street. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 76.9-mile stretch on I-64, which serves as the primary artery for the drive. While the route begins with local transitions, it quickly transitions into a fast-paced highway environment that favors speed and directness over winding backroads. Prepare for a consistent, interstate-heavy personality that prioritizes getting you to your destination with minimal detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 76.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and US 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near US 60; US 231.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 116.7 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 6.5 miles (US 60; US 231): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.5 mi into trip
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~10m in
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US 60; US 231
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60; US 231
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
112.3 mi into trip
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~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward Cannons Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward Cannons Lane
9
112.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Cannons Lane South, Bowman Field Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Cannons Lane South, Bowman Field Airport
8
114.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
Take the exit toward US 31E, US 150: Bardstown Road
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 16
Toward US 31E, US 150: Bardstown Road
8
115.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Bardstown Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Bardstown Road South
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 76.9 mi | 1h 27m |
| US 60 | 30.4 mi | 38m |
| West 4th Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Bardstown Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Cannons Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Henry Watterson Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Dutchmans Lane | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Frederica Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 76.9 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro, KY and Buechel, KY.
1
Start on Frederica Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Frederica Street
2
Turn left onto West 4th Street
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
West 4th Street
Use the none lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto US 60; US 231
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 60; US 231
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60; US 231
28 mi
·
35 min
·
US 60; US 231
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 64
64 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 64
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; US 150
12 mi
·
16 min
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I 64; US 150
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 10
Toward Cannons Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
147 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Cannons Lane South, Bowman Field Airport
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto KY 2048
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cannons Lane
12
Turn right onto KY 2048
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Dutchmans Lane
13
Turn left onto KY 155
463 ft
·
18 sec
·
Taylorsville Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 264 West
15
Merge onto I 264
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Henry Watterson Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 16
Toward US 31E, US 150: Bardstown Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Bardstown Road South
Use the left lane.
18
Turn slight left onto US 31E; US 150
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bardstown Road
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on KY 2251
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bardstown Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto Six Mile Lane
185 ft
·
4 sec
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Six Mile Lane
21
Arrive at destination
Six Mile Lane
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 24 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours remains a smart strategy. Since the route is a direct highway sprint, you likely won't need to plan for formal stops unless you prefer to break up the longest 76.9-mile interstate segment. Budgeting around $18 for gas should cover your needs, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer stretches of I-64 is a good habit. Because this is a relatively short trip, use the simplicity of the route to your advantage by keeping your packing light and your itinerary fluid.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.4 miles from Owensboro, KY, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.9 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 58.4 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buechel, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Owensboro, 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 Owensboro, KY
This is one driving day of about 116.7 miles and 2h 24m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 76.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.4 mi from Owensboro, KY · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.4 miles from Owensboro, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.9 miles.
Arriving in Buechel, KY
The final approach into Buechel, 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 Buechel, 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
$17.73 one way
$35.45 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.54 | $39.08 |
| premium | $4.80 | $22.03 | $44.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.93 | $51.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35 | 0 | $12.25 | $5.60 |
| Efficient EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.21 | $4.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.34 | $7.47 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Buechel, KY
Evening in Buechel on Sunday
Local time
7:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
60°F
Jackson, IL
58 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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
19 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
2h 24m 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 Buechel, KY covers 116.7 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, US 60, West 4th 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 58.4 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 $17.73 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 116.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (US 60; US 231): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Owensboro, KY to Buechel, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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