Origin
Owensboro, KY
Afternoon in Owensboro on Saturday
Local time
1:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owensboro, KY to Cloverport, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
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
Owensboro to Cloverport is 36.1 miles and takes about 49 minutes via US 60, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day journey primarily within Kentucky, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its short distance and focus on highway driving, it's ideal for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay. You'll spend most of your time on US 60, making it a simple navigation experience. Consider this route for a brief excursion where efficiency is key.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 60 | 31 mi | 40m |
| West 4th Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Elm Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Frederica Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Poplar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 60
— 31 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro, KY and Cloverport, KY.
1
Start on Frederica Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Frederica Street
2
Turn left onto West 4th Street
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
West 4th Street
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
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 60; US 231
6
Turn right onto US 60
25 mi
·
32 min
·
US 60
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto KY 105
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
8
Turn left onto 5th Street
451 ft
·
21 sec
·
5th Street
9
Turn right onto Poplar Street
315 ft
·
13 sec
·
Poplar Street
10
Arrive at destination
Poplar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Owensboro, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 36 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 60; US 231
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60; US 231
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 60
Turn right onto US 60
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
35.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
KY 105 / Elm Street
Turn left onto KY 105 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
36 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Poplar Street
Turn right onto Poplar Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.64 one way
$11.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Cloverport, KY
Afternoon in Cloverport on Saturday
Local time
1:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll experience extended stretches of consistent speed, including a continuous 31-mile segment on US 60. The drive begins on West 4th Street and Elm Street in Owensboro before transitioning to the primary highway. Expect minimal technical driving, as the majority of your time will be spent on well-maintained, high-speed roads. The character remains largely consistent, prioritizing direct travel over winding scenic byways.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31 mi on US 60.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and West 4th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in.
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 49m 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 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (US 60; US 231): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.9 miles (US 60): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31 miles on US 60. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (US 60; US 231): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.9 miles (US 60): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cloverport, KY before heading back.
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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