Eddyville, KY to Owensboro, KY is 94.3 miles and takes about 1h 51m via US 431 and I-69, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Kentucky, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It’s a straightforward, highway-focused trip that should feel familiar to anyone comfortable on major roads. You’ll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, making it an efficient option for getting between these two locations. Consider this route if you prioritize speed and simplicity for your journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.2 miles from Eddyville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 431
36.1 mi
44m
I 69
33.6 mi
36m
Western Kentucky Parkway
20.4 mi
21m
US 62
2.8 mi
4m
KY 1031
0.5 mi
<1m
Jenkins Road
0.2 mi
<1m
School Drive
0.2 mi
1m
Frederica Street
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Longest stretch:
US 431
— 36.1 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eddyville, KY and Owensboro, KY.
1
Start on this road
76 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn right
82 ft·11 sec
3
Turn left onto School Drive
283 ft·26 sec·School Drive
4
Continue on School Drive
0.2 mi·1 min·School Drive
5
Turn right onto Jenkins Road
0.2 mi·56 sec·Jenkins Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 641
2.8 mi·4 min·US 62; US 641
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
8
Merge onto I 69
34 mi·36 min·I 69
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Western Kentucky Parkway
0.3 mi·22 sec·Western Kentucky Parkway
Exit 106A-BToward I 169 South: HopkinsvilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
20 mi·21 min·Western Kentucky Parkway
Exit 106BToward Elizabethtown
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·53 sec
Exit 58Toward US 431, KY 70: Drakesboro, Central City
12
Turn right onto US 431; KY 70
3.6 mi·4 min·US 431; KY 70
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on KY 1031
0.5 mi·35 sec·KY 1031
14
Turn right onto US 431
32 mi·40 min·US 431
Use the right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Frederica Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 51 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility for when to depart. Leaving in the morning allows you to maximize your time in Owensboro upon arrival. With a fuel cost estimated around $15, you won't need to worry excessively about refueling stops, though it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye out for signs directing you onto I-69 North from US 431, as this transition is key to reaching Owensboro efficiently.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.2 miles from Eddyville, KY, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.2 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Owensboro, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eddyville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eddyville, KY
This is one driving day of about 94.3 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Eddyville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 431 for about 36.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|School Drive
Turn left onto School Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|Jenkins Road
Turn right onto Jenkins Road
Navigation decision point
8
37.2 mi into trip|~43m in|Western Kentucky Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Western Kentucky Parkway toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 106A-B
Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
6
57.5 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 431, KY 70: Drakesboro, Central City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 58
Toward US 431, KY 70: Drakesboro, Central City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.74 one way
$29.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.19
$32.37
premium
$4.89
$18.15
$36.29
diesel
$5.61
$20.82
$41.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.3
0
$9.90
$4.53
Efficient EV
23.6
0
$8.25
$3.77
EV Truck/SUV
37.7
0
$13.20
$6.04
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Eddyville, KY
Night
in Eddyville on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Chance Rain Showers
NNW 10 mph54% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Owensboro, KY
Night
in Owensboro on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
NW 12 to 15 mph57% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 51m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 99% of the journey on major roadways like US 431 and I-69, including a segment on the Western Kentucky Parkway. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 36.1 miles on US 431, offering a good period of consistent driving. Expect a smooth experience with minimal interruptions, as the route is designed for efficient travel. The character remains consistent throughout, making it a predictable and easy drive.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.1 mi on US 431.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 431 and I 69. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 51m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (School Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Jenkins Road): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Eddyville, KY and Owensboro, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown and City.
Elizabethtown
37.5 mi in|~44m|via Western Kentucky Parkway
City
57.5 mi in|~1h 5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 94.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 36.1 miles on US 431. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (School Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Jenkins Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Owensboro, KY before heading back.
