How far is Jackson, KY from Owensboro, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Jackson and Owensboro is 204.56 miles (329.21 km).

Flight distance from Jackson, KY to Owensboro, KY is 204.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Jackson to Owensboro with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Jackson, Kentucky to Owensboro, Kentucky is: 261.56 miles (420.95 km) by car.

Driving from Jackson to Owensboro will take approximately 04 hours 06 minutes.

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#1 Jackson

City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States

Population 1917
GPS Coordinates 37°33'11"N 83°23'1"W
Latitude 37.5531500
Longitude -83.3835100
Altitude 236
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Jackson and Owensboro

The distance between Jackson and Owensboro is 421 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 40 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 Jackson, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in Jackson is 21:51:22, although it is 20:51:22 in Owensboro.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 32 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 44 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 15 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.94 liters (9.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jackson and Owensboro.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson to Owensboro is $29.45 (diesel $38.82).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $29.45 $33.9 $37.53 $38.82

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 December 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jackson and Owensboro (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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