How far is Morehead, KY from Owensboro, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Morehead and Owensboro is 202.43 miles (325.78 km).
Flight distance from Morehead, KY to Owensboro, KY is 202.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Morehead to Owensboro with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Morehead, Kentucky to Owensboro, Kentucky is: 242.82 miles (390.78 km) by car.
Driving from Morehead to Owensboro will take approximately 03 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Morehead
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 7596 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°11'2"N 83°25'58"W |
| Latitude | 38.1839700 |
| Longitude | -83.4326800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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 Morehead and Owensboro
The distance between Morehead and Owensboro is 391 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 20 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 Morehead, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in Morehead is 05:49:34, although it is 04:49:34 in Owensboro.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.43 liters (8.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Morehead and Owensboro.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Morehead to Owensboro is $27.34 (diesel $36.04).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $27.34 | $31.47 | $34.84 | $36.04 |
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 Morehead and Owensboro (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
