Origin
Owensboro, KY
Morning in Owensboro on Saturday
Local time
9:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owensboro, KY to Henderson, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Henderson, KY
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Owensboro and Henderson is a quick, straightforward journey covering 30.1 miles across Western Kentucky. You can expect to complete this drive in roughly 38 minutes, making it an ideal excursion for a single-day trip. With fuel costs estimated at just $5, it is a highly economical route that requires minimal logistical planning. You will navigate primarily via the Audubon Parkway, transitioning into local surface roads like West 2nd Street as you approach your destination. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent cultural and geographic feel throughout the entire trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 81% of your time spent on high-speed roads. The Audubon Parkway dominates the itinerary, providing a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 22.9 miles that allows for efficient travel. As you transition off the parkway, the character of the road shifts from a fast-paced highway environment to the more controlled, urban flow of 2nd Street in Henderson. You should anticipate a smooth, predictable experience behind the wheel. The balance between the open highway and the final local segments makes for a functional, no-nonsense commute.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Audubon Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Audubon Parkway and West 2nd Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 2nd Street
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward Audubon_Parkway_West: Henderson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 10
Toward Audubon_Parkway_West: Henderson
5
26.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward US 41 North: Henderson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward US 41 North: Henderson
6
28.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward KY 351: Zion, Henderson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 14
Toward KY 351: Zion, Henderson
4
29.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 60; US 41 Alt / North Green Street
Turn left onto US 60; US 41 Alt / North Green Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Owensboro, KY to Henderson, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Audubon_Parkway_West: Henderson along the way.
Audubon_Parkway_West: Henderson
3.3 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Audubon Parkway | 22.9 mi | 24m |
| West 2nd Street | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| 2nd Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 69 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Henderson Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Wendell Ford Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Green Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Audubon Parkway
— 22.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro, KY and Henderson, KY.
1
Start on Frederica Street
203 ft
·
10 sec
·
Frederica Street
2
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West 2nd Street
3
Continue on Henderson Road
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Henderson Road
4
Turn left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Wendell Ford Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 10
Toward Audubon_Parkway_West: Henderson
6
Merge onto Audubon Parkway
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Audubon Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward US 41 North: Henderson
8
Merge onto I 69; US41
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69; US41
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 14
Toward KY 351: Zion, Henderson
10
Turn slight right onto KY 351
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Street
11
Turn left onto US 60; US 41 Alt
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Green Street
12
Turn left onto Washington Street
213 ft
·
10 sec
·
Washington Street
13
Turn left
98 ft
·
7 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.71 one way
$9.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Henderson, KY
Morning in Henderson on Saturday
Local time
9:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
1 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
38m 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 Henderson, KY covers 30.1 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Audubon Parkway, West 2nd Street, 2nd 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 15 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 $4.71 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Owensboro, KY to Henderson, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Audubon_Parkway_West: Henderson along the way.
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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