Origin
Warsaw, KY
Afternoon in Warsaw on Saturday
Local time
12:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warsaw, KY to Owensboro, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
171.7 mi
276 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warsaw, KY
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Owensboro, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Warsaw, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 171.7 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sparta Pike, KY 841 North, Gene Snyder Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.84 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
85.8 miles from Warsaw, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 171.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m 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 2h 48m drive with frequent turns across 171.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sparta Pike 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 Warsaw, KY to Owensboro, KY is easy. At 2h 48m 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 Warsaw, KY to Owensboro, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta Pike | — | — |
| KY 841 North | — | — |
| Gene Snyder Freeway | — | — |
| Lewis and Clark Bridge | — | — |
| I 64 West | — | — |
| US 231 South | — | — |
| Sycamore Street | — | — |
| Owensboro Bridge | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sparta Pike
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw, KY and Owensboro, KY.
1
Start on Main Cross Street
413 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Cross Street
2
Continue on Sparta Pike
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sparta Pike
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
4
Merge slight left
47 mi
·
50 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
KY 841 North
6
Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
KY 841 North
7
Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
8
Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Lewis and Clark Bridge
9
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
10
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
7 min
11
Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
12
Merge slight left
1.7 mi
·
2 min
13
Continue straight
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 231 South
15
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
26 min
16
Take the exit slight right
0.9 mi
·
2 min
17
Turn right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
18
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Sycamore Street
19
Turn left
8.2 mi
·
11 min
20
Continue on Owensboro Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Owensboro Bridge
21
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3rd Street
22
Turn right onto Frederica Street
207 ft
·
3 sec
·
Frederica Street
23
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.8 miles from Warsaw, KY, or about 1h 24m 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 38 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.8 miles or 1h 24m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Owensboro, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Warsaw, 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.
+
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 Warsaw, KY
This is one driving day of about 171.7 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Warsaw, 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 85.8 mi from Warsaw, KY · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.8 miles from Warsaw, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Owensboro, KY
The final approach into Owensboro, 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 Owensboro, 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
$26.84 one way
$53.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.47 | $58.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.04 | $66.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.91 | $75.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.03 | $8.24 |
| Efficient EV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.02 | $6.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.7 | 0 | $24.04 | $10.99 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Owensboro, KY
Morning in Owensboro on Saturday
Local time
11:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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 earlier
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 48m 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 Warsaw, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 171.7 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sparta Pike, KY 841 North, Gene Snyder Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.8 miles from Warsaw, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.84 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.
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 Warsaw, KY to Owensboro, KY is easy. At 2h 48m 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 Warsaw, KY to Owensboro, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Warsaw, KY to Owensboro, 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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