How far is Lexington, KY from Owensboro, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lexington and Owensboro is 144.49 miles (232.53 km).

Flight distance from Lexington, KY to Owensboro, KY is 144.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Lexington to Owensboro with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Owensboro, Kentucky is: 181.69 miles (292.4 km) by car.

Driving from Lexington to Owensboro will take approximately 02 hours 50 minutes.

#1 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its many colleges and universities, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.

Population	225366
GPS Coordinates	37°59'19"N 84°28'40"W
Latitude	37.9886900
Longitude	-84.4777200
Altitude	295
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

Starting point in Lexington: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478,37.988621)
Ending point in Owensboro: Frederica Street (-87.113495,37.77421)

Estimated Travel Time Between Lexington and Owensboro

The distance between Lexington and Owensboro is 292 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 14 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, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in Lexington is 07:03:00, although it is 06:03:00 in Owensboro.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	06 hours 03 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 32 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 38 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 01 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 35 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 25 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.27 liters (6.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lexington and Owensboro.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lexington to Owensboro is $20.46 (diesel $26.97).

Kentucky gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.19	$3.67	$4.07	$4.21
Total	$20.46	$23.55	$26.07	$26.97

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 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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