How far is Covington, KY from Owensboro, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Covington and Owensboro is 167.51 miles (269.58 km).
Flight distance from Covington, KY to Owensboro, KY is 167.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Covington to Owensboro with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Covington, Kentucky to Owensboro, Kentucky is: 204.07 miles (328.42 km) by car.
Driving from Covington to Owensboro will take approximately 03 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky. It is located on the Ohio River in the northern part of the state. Covington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Covington Historical Society and the Covington Museum.
| Population | 40314 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°5'1"N 84°30'31"W |
| Latitude | 39.0836700 |
| Longitude | -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Owensboro
The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky. It is located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Owensboro is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Owensboro Museum of Fine Arts and the Owensboro Museum of Science and History.
| Population | 60344 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°46'27"N 87°6'48"W |
| Latitude | 37.7742200 |
| Longitude | -87.1133300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Owensboro: Frederica Street (-87.113495,37.77421)
Estimated Travel Time Between Covington and Owensboro
The distance between Covington and Owensboro is 328 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 38 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Covington, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in Covington is 12:10:32, although it is 11:10:32 in Owensboro.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.26 liters (7.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Covington and Owensboro.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Covington to Owensboro is $22.98 (diesel $30.29).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $22.98 | $26.45 | $29.28 | $30.29 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on February 16, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Covington and Owensboro (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
