How far is Prestonsburg, KY from Owensboro, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Prestonsburg and Owensboro is 237.39 miles (382.04 km).

Flight distance from Prestonsburg, KY to Owensboro, KY is 237.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Prestonsburg to Owensboro with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Owensboro, Kentucky is: 294.69 miles (474.25 km) by car.

Driving from Prestonsburg to Owensboro will take approximately 04 hours 38 minutes.

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#1 Prestonsburg

City and county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky

Population 3460
GPS Coordinates 37°39'56"N 82°46'18"W
Latitude 37.6656500
Longitude -82.7715500
Altitude 193
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Prestonsburg and Owensboro

The distance between Prestonsburg and Owensboro is 474 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 16 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 Prestonsburg, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in Prestonsburg is 05:58:53, although it is 04:58:53 in Owensboro.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 49 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 22 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 12 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 55 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 40 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.36 liters (10.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Prestonsburg and Owensboro.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Prestonsburg to Owensboro is $33.18 (diesel $43.74).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $33.18 $38.19 $42.28 $43.74

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 November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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