Trip from Owensboro, KY to Beechwood Village, KY

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

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

114.2 mi

184 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 11m ★

6 AM

2h 21m

8 AM

2h 40m

10 AM

2h 28m

12 PM

2h 26m

3 PM

2h 29m

5 PM

2h 39m

8 PM

2h 15m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Owensboro, KY to Beechwood Village, KY covers 114.2 miles and takes about 2h 20m 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 mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.3 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.85 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

57.1 miles from Owensboro, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	74.3 mi	1h 23m
US 60	30.4 mi	38m
West 4th Street	4.1 mi	7m
Lexington Road	2.5 mi	4m
Shelbyville Road	1.3 mi	2m
Sage Road	0.3 mi	1m
Frederica Street	0.1 mi	<1m
Grinstead Drive	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 74.3 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Frederica Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Frederica Street

Turn left onto West 4th Street

4.1 mi · 7 min · West 4th Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 60; US 231

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 60; US 231

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60; US 231

28 mi · 35 min · US 60; US 231

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 64

64 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 64

Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; US 150

9.8 mi · 13 min · I 64; US 150

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 8 Toward Grinstead Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Grinstead Drive

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Grinstead Drive

Turn left onto US 60 Alternate

2.5 mi · 4 min · Lexington Road

Turn straight onto Frankfort Avenue

263 ft · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Continue on Shelbyville Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Shelbyville Road

Turn left onto Sage Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Sage Road

Arrive at destination

Sage 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 57.1 miles from Owensboro, KY, or about 1h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.3 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 57.1 miles or 1h 11m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beechwood Village, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Owensboro, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 114.2 miles and 2h 20m.

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 74.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brownstown, IN

57 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

Santa Claus, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brownstown, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.1 miles from Owensboro, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Vincenzo's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Kentucky

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Expensive mile 106

Hours: 11:30 am–1:30 pm

+15025801350

Visit website

Wild Swann Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Kentucky

0.3 mi

Addis Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Kentucky

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Sunergos Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Kentucky

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 106

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15025893222

Visit website

Blak Koffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Kentucky

0.4 mi

Starlight Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Floyds Knobs, Indiana

0.8 mi

Vincenzo's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Expensive mile 106

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11:30 am–1:30 pm

+15025801350

Visit website

Wild Swann Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 106

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+15024343777

Visit website

Addis Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15025811011

Visit website

Safier Mediterranean Deli

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 106

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15025851125

Visit website

Silvio's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 114.2

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 5–9 pm

+15028836369

Visit website

El Nopal, Floyds Knobs, IN

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.9

Floyds Knobs, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18129219999

Visit website

La Bodeguita De Mima

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 106

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 12–2:30 pm

+15027423358

Visit website

Neighborhood Services Bar + Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 106

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15023136713

Visit website

Sunergos Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 106

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15025893222

Visit website

Blak Koffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15022903729

Visit website

Starlight Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 97.9

Floyds Knobs, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18129231404

Visit website

Pearl Street Game & Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 106

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18129200926

Visit website

Quills Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 106

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15028615844

Visit website

Sunergos Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 114.2

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+15029364313

Visit website

Heine Brothers Coffee - Chenoweth Lane

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 114.2

St Matthews, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+15028935103

Visit website

Please & Thank You "MARK"

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 106

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+15025530113

Visit website

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 106

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18777758443

Visit website

Muhammad Ali Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 106

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15025849254

Visit website

Flame Run

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 106

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15025845353

Visit website

Howard Steamboat Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 106

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18122833728

Visit website

Big 4 Escape

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 106

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 2–8 pm

+18127251046

Visit website

Louisville Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 106

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15024592181

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 109.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4.2 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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.

34.8 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

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.

109.7 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in

Take the exit toward Grinstead Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8 Toward Grinstead Drive

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.85 one way

$35.71 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$19.60	$39.21
premium	$4.89	$21.98	$43.95
diesel	$5.61	$25.21	$50.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.3	$11.99	$5.48
Efficient EV	28.6	$9.99	$4.57
EV Truck/SUV	45.7	$15.99	$7.31

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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

1:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beechwood Village, KY

Afternoon in Beechwood Village on Saturday

Local time

2:29 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 20m 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?

114.2 mi in 2h 20m, mostly highway — 74.3 mi of that is on I 64.

92% 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: 74.3 mi on I 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and US 60. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in.

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 114.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (US 60; US 231): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 114.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 74.3 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Beechwood Village, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beechwood Village, 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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Trip from Owensboro, KY to Beechwood Village, KY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Vincenzo's

Sunergos Coffee

Vincenzo's

Wild Swann Restaurant

Addis Grill

Safier Mediterranean Deli

Silvio's Italian Restaurant

El Nopal, Floyds Knobs, IN

La Bodeguita De Mima

Neighborhood Services Bar + Restaurant

Sunergos Coffee

Blak Koffee

Starlight Coffee Co.

Pearl Street Game & Coffee House

Quills Coffee

Sunergos Coffee

Heine Brothers Coffee - Chenoweth Lane

Please & Thank You "MARK"

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

Muhammad Ali Center

Flame Run

Howard Steamboat Museum

Big 4 Escape

Louisville Zoo

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Owensboro, KY

Beechwood Village, KY

1 hour later

2 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 20m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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