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Trip from Owensboro, KY to Eddyville, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

93.8 mi

151 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Owensboro, KY, KY

Owensboro, KY

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Downtown Eddyville, KY, KY

Eddyville, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Owensboro, KY to Eddyville, KY covers 93.8 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, US 431, Western Kentucky Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.6 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.66 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

46.9 miles from Owensboro, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 33.6 mi 36m
US 431 24 mi 27m
Western Kentucky Parkway 20.5 mi 21m
Frederica Street 8.5 mi 13m
KY 1031 3.9 mi 4m
US 62 2.1 mi 3m
Fairview Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Park Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 33.6 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Frederica Street

8.5 mi · 13 min · Frederica Street
2

Continue on US 431

24 mi · 27 min · US 431
3

Turn left onto KY 1031

3.9 mi · 4 min · KY 1031
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway

20 mi · 21 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
6

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

0.8 mi · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
Exit 38A
7

Merge onto I 69

34 mi · 36 min · I 69
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Exit 71 Toward US 62: Eddyville
9

Turn right onto US 62

2.1 mi · 3 min · US 62
10

Turn right onto Park Avenue

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Park Avenue
11

Continue on Park Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Park Street
12

Turn left onto Fairview Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Fairview Avenue
13

Turn left

239 ft · 25 sec
14

Turn left

46 ft · 3 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 46.9 miles from Owensboro, KY, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.6 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 21 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.9 miles or 56m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eddyville, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Owensboro, KY

This is one driving day of about 93.8 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Owensboro, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 33.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Muhlenburg County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Central City, KY

47 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

Central City, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.9 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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 32.5 and 93.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
32.5 mi into trip | ~40m in | KY 1031

Turn left onto KY 1031

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
36.3 mi into trip | ~45m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
90.6 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in

Take the exit toward US 62: Eddyville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 71 Toward US 62: Eddyville
4
93 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | Park Avenue

Turn right onto Park Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
93.8 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.66 one way

$29.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.10 $32.20
premium $4.89 $18.05 $36.10
diesel $5.61 $20.71 $41.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.1 0 $9.85 $4.50
Efficient EV 23.5 0 $8.21 $3.75
EV Truck/SUV 37.5 0 $13.13 $6.00

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Owensboro, KY

Afternoon in Owensboro on Saturday

Local time

12:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eddyville, KY

Afternoon in Eddyville on Saturday

Local time

12:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

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

Road read

1h 51m 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?

93.8 mi in 1h 51m, mostly highway — 33.6 mi of that is on I 69.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.6 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and US 431. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 32.5 miles in near KY 1031.

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 1h 51m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 32.5 miles (KY 1031): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 90.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 93.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 33.6 miles on I 69. 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 32.5 miles (KY 1031): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 90.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eddyville, 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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