Origin
Owensboro, KY
Afternoon in Owensboro on Saturday
Local time
3:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owensboro, KY to Audubon Park, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
111.8 mi
180 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
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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Audubon Park, KY
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Owensboro, KY to Audubon Park, KY covers 111.8 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, US 60, West 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.5 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.48 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
55.9 miles from Owensboro, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 70.5 mi | 1h 18m |
| US 60 | 30.4 mi | 38m |
| West 4th Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| I 65 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Liberty Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Preston Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Preston Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Hess Lane | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 70.5 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro, KY and Audubon Park, 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
28 mi
·
35 min
·
US 60; US 231
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 64
64 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 64
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; US 150
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
I 64; US 150
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 4
Toward 9th Street, Roy Wilkins Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Roy Wilkins Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Roy Wilkins Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto West Liberty Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Liberty Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right onto South 1st Street
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
South 1st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 65 South: Nashville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Merge onto I 65
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 65
15
Take the exit onto KY 61
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
KY 61
Exit 134
Toward KY 61 South: Arthur Street
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto East Brandeis Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Brandeis Avenue
17
At end of road, turn right onto KY 61
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Preston Street
18
Continue on KY 61
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Preston Highway
19
Turn left onto Hess Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hess Lane
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Chickadee Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chickadee Road
21
Turn left onto Dove Road
343 ft
·
15 sec
·
Dove Road
22
Arrive at destination
Dove Road
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 55.9 miles from Owensboro, KY, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.5 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 25 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.9 miles or 1h 10m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Audubon Park, 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 111.8 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Owensboro, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 70.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.9 miles from Owensboro, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.5 miles.
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 195 decision points cluster between mile 6.5 and 109.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
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. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
99.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
I 64; US 150
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; US 150
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
105.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward 9th Street, Roy Wilkins Avenue, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward 9th Street, Roy Wilkins Avenue, Downtown
7
106.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
|
Roy Wilkins Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Roy Wilkins Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
109.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
|
KY 61
Take the exit onto KY 61 toward KY 61 South: Arthur Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 134
Toward KY 61 South: Arthur Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.48 one way
$34.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.19 | $38.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.51 | $43.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.68 | $49.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.74 | $5.37 |
| Efficient EV | 28 | 0 | $9.78 | $4.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.65 | $7.16 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Audubon Park, KY
Afternoon in Audubon Park on Saturday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 18m 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 2h 18m highway drive covering 111.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and US 60. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.5 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and US 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near US 60; US 231.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 111.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (US 60; US 231): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.8 miles (I 64; US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Audubon Park, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
105.8 mi in
|
~2h 6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 111.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Owensboro, KY to Audubon Park, KY covers 111.8 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, US 60, West 4th 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 55.9 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 $17.48 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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 111.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (US 60; US 231): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.8 miles (I 64; US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Owensboro, KY to Audubon Park, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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