How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Owensboro, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lexington-Fayette and Owensboro is 145.96 miles (234.9 km).
Flight distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Owensboro, KY is 145.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Lexington-Fayette to Owensboro with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky to Owensboro, Kentucky is: 180.27 miles (290.12 km) by car.
Driving from Lexington-Fayette to Owensboro will take approximately 02 hours 49 minutes.
#1 Lexington-Fayette
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its bourbon, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.
| Population | 314488 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°2'59"N 84°27'31"W |
| Latitude | 38.0498000 |
| Longitude | -84.4585500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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 Lexington-Fayette and Owensboro
The distance between Lexington-Fayette and Owensboro is 290 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 13 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in Lexington-Fayette is 13:28:40, although it is 12:28:40 in Owensboro.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 00 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.08 liters (6.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lexington-Fayette and Owensboro.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lexington-Fayette to Owensboro is $20.3 (diesel $26.76).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $20.3 | $23.37 | $25.87 | $26.76 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lexington-Fayette and Owensboro (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Lexington-Fayette 155.94 miles (251 km)
Driving distance from Ironville, KY to Lexington-Fayette 114.67 miles (185 km)
