How far is Owensboro, KY from Lexington, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Owensboro and Lexington is 144.49 miles (232.53 km).
Flight distance from Owensboro, KY to Lexington, KY is 144.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Owensboro to Lexington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Owensboro, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky is: 182.58 miles (293.84 km) by car.
Driving from Owensboro to Lexington will take approximately 02 hours 51 minutes.
#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 |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Lexington: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478,37.988621)
Estimated Travel Time Between Owensboro and Lexington
The distance between Owensboro and Lexington is 294 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 15 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 Lexington, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 02:55:27, although it is 03:55:27 in Lexington.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 26 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 24.39 liters (6.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Owensboro and Lexington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Owensboro to Lexington is $20.56 (diesel $27.1).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $20.56 | $23.66 | $26.2 | $27.1 |
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 Lexington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
