Origin
Breckinridge Center, KY
Late night in Breckinridge Center on Sunday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Breckinridge Center, KY to Owensboro, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
50.2 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Breckinridge Center, KY
Kelly
Owensboro, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Breckinridge Center to Owensboro, you are looking at a straightforward 50.2-mile trek through Kentucky. Clocking in at approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a quick day excursion rather than an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 60 and the Audubon Parkway, making for a consistent and efficient transit. With fuel costs estimated at around $8, it is a budget-friendly way to move between these two points in the Southeast. Since the distance is relatively short, you can easily complete the entire journey in a single session without needing to worry about complex logistics or multi-day planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Audubon Parkway | 23.8 mi | 26m |
| US 60 | 14.3 mi | 16m |
| Henderson Bypass | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| West 4th Street | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| US 41 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| County Road C | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Henderson Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Audubon Parkway
— 23.8 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Breckinridge Center, KY and Owensboro, KY.
1
Start on County Road C
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road C
2
Turn left onto KY 2835
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 60
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 60
4
Turn right onto KY 425
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Henderson Bypass
5
Continue on US 41
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 41
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 41
Toward US 41 North: Henderson
7
Merge onto I 69; US41
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 69; US41
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 12
Toward Owensboro
9
Merge onto Audubon Parkway
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Audubon Parkway
10
Continue on Audubon Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Audubon Parkway
Exit 24B
Toward US 60 West: Downtown Owensboro
11
Merge onto US 60
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Wendell Ford Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
13
Turn straight onto KY 331
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Henderson Road
14
Continue on West 4th Street
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West 4th Street
15
Turn left onto Frederica Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Frederica Street
16
Arrive at destination
Frederica Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Breckinridge Center, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 47.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
KY 2835 / East Road
Turn left onto KY 2835 / East Road
Navigation decision point
4
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 60
At end of road, turn right onto US 60
Navigation decision point
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41 toward US 41 North: Henderson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 41 North: Henderson
5
22.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Owensboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 12
Toward Owensboro
4
47.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.85 one way
$15.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.62 | $17.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Owensboro, KY
Late night in Owensboro on Sunday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 2 to 9 mph
21% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 6:33PM CDT until April 16 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 6:32PM CDT until April 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
75°F
Henderson, KY
25 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 80% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on high-speed roads. The route feels purposeful and direct, moving you steadily toward your destination without unnecessary detours. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 23.8 miles along the Audubon Parkway, which allows for a consistent cruising pace. As you transition between the Audubon Parkway, US 60, and the Henderson Bypass, the road maintains a practical, functional character throughout the journey. It is a no-nonsense drive designed to get you from point A to point B efficiently rather than a slow, winding scenic tour.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.8 mi on Audubon Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Audubon Parkway and US 60. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near KY 2835 / East Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (KY 2835 / East Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 60): Navigation decision point; at 21.6 miles (US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 50.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.8 miles on Audubon Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Owensboro, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (KY 2835 / East Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 60): Navigation decision point; at 21.6 miles (US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Owensboro, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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