Origin
Owensboro, KY
Afternoon in Owensboro on Saturday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
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
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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Eddyville, KY
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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 .
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro, KY and Eddyville, KY.
Start on Frederica Street
Continue on US 431
Turn left onto KY 1031
Turn left
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge onto I 69
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 62
Turn right onto Park Avenue
Continue on Park Street
Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
Turn left
Turn left
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Turn left onto KY 1031
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 62: Eddyville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$14.66 one way
$29.33 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Owensboro on Saturday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Eddyville on Saturday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
93.8 mi in 1h 51m, mostly highway — 33.6 mi of that is on I 69.
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.
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.
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.
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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