Origin
Owensboro, KY
Afternoon in Owensboro on Wednesday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owensboro, KY to Albany, KY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 8m
Distance
160.4 mi
258 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 57m
★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
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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Albany, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Owensboro, KY to Albany, KY covers 160.4 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 18th Street, Triplett Street, New Hartford Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.08 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.2 miles from Owensboro, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 8m drive with frequent turns across 160.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 18th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Owensboro, KY to Albany, KY is easy. At 3h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Owensboro, KY to Albany, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 18th Street | — | — |
| Triplett Street | — | — |
| New Hartford Road | — | — |
| Wendell Ford Expressway | — | — |
| I 165 South | — | — |
| Morgantown Road | — | — |
| Old Morgantown Road | — | — |
| University Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 18th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro, KY and Albany, KY.
1
Start on Frederica Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Frederica Street
2
Turn left onto West 18th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 18th Street
3
Turn right onto Triplett Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Triplett Street
4
Turn straight onto New Hartford Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
New Hartford Road
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Wendell Ford Expressway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South: Bowling Green
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 165 South: Bowling Green
8
Continue straight
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
9
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
10
Turn left onto Morgantown Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Morgantown Road
11
Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Morgantown Road
12
Turn left onto University Boulevard
361 ft
·
9 sec
·
University Boulevard
13
Continue on Kentucky Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Kentucky Street
14
Continue on Louisville Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Louisville Road
15
Turn right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
16
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
17
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset, Glasgow
19
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
20
Take the exit slight right toward KY 90: Glasgow, Burkesville
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
KY 90: Glasgow, Burkesville
21
Merge slight left onto Burkesville Road
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Burkesville Road
22
Continue on Summer Shade Road
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Summer Shade Road
23
Continue on Glasgow Road
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Glasgow Road
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Main Street
25
Continue on Albany Road
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Albany Road
26
Continue on Burkesville Road
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Burkesville Road
27
Turn sharp right
1.7 mi
·
2 min
28
Turn left onto Cross Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Street
29
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
233 ft
·
18 sec
·
Jefferson Street
30
Turn left onto South Washington Street
207 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Washington Street
31
Turn right onto East Cumberland Street
108 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Cumberland Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.2 miles from Owensboro, KY, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
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 35 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.2 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, 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 160.4 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Owensboro, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.2 mi from Owensboro, KY · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.2 miles from Owensboro, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Albany, KY
The final approach into Albany, 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 Albany, 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
$25.08 one way
$50.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.53 | $55.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.87 | $61.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.41 | $70.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.84 | $7.70 |
| Efficient EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.04 | $6.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.46 | $10.27 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Albany, KY
Afternoon in Albany on Wednesday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Glasgow, KY
80 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 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
3h 8m 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 Albany, KY covers 160.4 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 18th Street, Triplett Street, New Hartford Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.2 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 $25.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Owensboro, KY to Albany, KY is easy. At 3h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Owensboro, KY to Albany, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Owensboro, KY to Albany, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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