How far is Owensboro, KY from Frankfort, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Owensboro and Frankfort is 125.49 miles (201.96 km).

Flight distance from Owensboro, KY to Frankfort, KY is 125.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Owensboro to Frankfort with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Owensboro, Kentucky to Frankfort, Kentucky is: 160.54 miles (258.37 km) by car.

Driving from Owensboro to Frankfort will take approximately 02 hours 35 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Frankfort

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

Population 27715
GPS Coordinates 38°12'3"N 84°52'24"W
Latitude 38.2009100
Longitude -84.8732800
Altitude 155
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Owensboro and Frankfort

The distance between Owensboro and Frankfort is 258 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 52 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 Owensboro, KY and Frankfort, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 03:02:55, although it is 04:02:55 in Frankfort.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 00 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 40 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 17 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 08 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.44 liters (5.66 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Owensboro and Frankfort.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Owensboro to Frankfort is $18.08 (diesel $23.83).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $18.08 $20.81 $23.03 $23.83

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 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Owensboro and Frankfort (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

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Driving distance from Independence, KY to Owensboro 196.65 miles (316 km)

Driving distance from Ironville, KY to Owensboro 295.93 miles (476 km)

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Driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to Owensboro 119.75 miles (193 km)

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Driving distance from Lexington, KY to Owensboro 182.58 miles (294 km)

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