Origin
Owensboro, KY
Late night in Owensboro on Saturday
Local time
12:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owensboro, KY to Brodhead, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
190.6 mi
307 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
★
6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m
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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Brodhead, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Owensboro, KY to Brodhead, KY covers 190.6 miles and takes about 3h 36m 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 $29.80 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
95.3 miles from Owensboro, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 36m. Total distance: 190.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 36m drive with frequent turns across 190.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Owensboro, KY to Brodhead, KY is easy. At 3h 36m 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 Brodhead, 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 | — | — |
| Elizabethtown | — | — |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | — | — |
| I 65 North | — | — |
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 Brodhead, 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
29 mi
·
30 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Elizabethtown
10
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
13
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington, Bardstown
15
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Bardstown
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bardstown
17
Turn right onto Springfield Road
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Springfield Road
18
Continue on Bardstown Road
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Bardstown Road
19
Keep slight left
92 ft
·
2 sec
20
Keep slight right
24 mi
·
27 min
21
Turn right onto South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Danville Bypass
22
Continue on Stanford Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Stanford Road
23
Continue on Danville Road
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Danville Road
24
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
25
Turn straight onto Boone Way
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Boone Way
26
Turn left onto Sycamore Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Sycamore Street
27
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 95.3 miles from Owensboro, KY, or about 1h 48m 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 42 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.3 miles or 1h 48m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brodhead, 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 190.6 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 95.3 mi from Owensboro, KY · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.3 miles from Owensboro, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brodhead, KY
The final approach into Brodhead, 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 Brodhead, 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
$29.80 one way
$59.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.72 | $65.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.68 | $73.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.08 | $84.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.01 | $9.15 |
| Efficient EV | 47.7 | 0 | $16.68 | $7.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.2 | 0 | $26.68 | $12.20 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Brodhead, KY
Late night in Brodhead on Saturday
Local time
1:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
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 36m 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 Brodhead, KY covers 190.6 miles and takes about 3h 36m 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 95.3 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 $29.80 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 Brodhead, KY is easy. At 3h 36m 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 Brodhead, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Owensboro, KY to Brodhead, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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