Origin
Owensboro, KY
Late night in Owensboro on Saturday
Local time
3:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
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Trip from Owensboro, KY to Irvington, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
62.9 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
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 Irvington, KY covers 62.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 60, West 4th Street, 1st Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.2 miles on US 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 62.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 62.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 60 and West 4th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.2 miles on US 60.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 58.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and West 4th Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Owensboro, KY to Irvington, KY is easy. At 1h 19m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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; at 9.9 miles (US 60): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
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
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 60
Turn right onto US 60
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
62.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
KY 2202 / Woodlawn Street
Turn left onto KY 2202 / Woodlawn Street
Navigation decision point
5
62.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Walnut Street
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 60 | 58.2 mi | 1h 11m |
| West 4th Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| 1st Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Frederica Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Woodlawn Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 60
— 58.2 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro, KY and Irvington, 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
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 60; US 231
6
Turn right onto US 60
53 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US 60
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto KY 2202
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Woodlawn Street
8
Continue on KY 79
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
1st Avenue
9
Turn right onto Walnut Street
28 ft
·
1 sec
·
Walnut Street
10
Arrive at destination
Walnut Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.4 mi from Owensboro, KY · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Owensboro, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Irvington, KY
The final approach into Irvington, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.83 one way
$19.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.10 | $24.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.81 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Irvington, KY
Late night in Irvington on Saturday
Local time
3:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
24 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
1h 19m 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 Irvington, KY covers 62.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 60, West 4th Street, 1st Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 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 $9.83 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.
The drive from Owensboro, KY to Irvington, KY is easy. At 1h 19m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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; at 9.9 miles (US 60): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Owensboro, KY to Irvington, 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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