Origin
Henderson, KY
Night in Henderson on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Henderson, 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
38m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Henderson, KY
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Owensboro, KY
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Trip Overview
Henderson, KY to Owensboro, KY is 30.5 miles and takes about 38m via Audubon Parkway and West 4th Street, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Kentucky, connecting two Southeast region cities. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on well-maintained parkway and city streets, making it ideal for a short, easy journey. You won't need to worry about extensive planning for this one; it's more about getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Audubon Parkway | 24.1 mi | 26m |
| West 4th Street | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| 2nd Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| I 69 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Henderson Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Green Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Frederica Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wendell Ford Expressway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Audubon Parkway
— 24.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson, KY and Owensboro, KY.
1
Start on this road
98 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Turn right onto US 60; US 41 Alt
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Green Street
4
Turn right onto KY 351
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto KY 351
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
2nd Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
7
Merge onto I 69; US 41
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 69; US 41
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12
Toward Owensboro
9
Continue on 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 60; US 41 Alt / South Green Street
Turn right onto US 60; US 41 Alt / South Green Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 351 / 2nd Street
Turn right onto KY 351 / 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
KY 351 / 2nd Street
Keep slight left at fork onto KY 351 / 2nd Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward Owensboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 12
Toward Owensboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Night in Owensboro on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the journey taking place on parkways and main roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 24.1 miles on the Audubon Parkway, offering a consistent pace. As you transition from the parkway onto West 4th Street and then 2nd Street, the character shifts slightly to more urban driving as you approach Owensboro. Expect smooth sailing for the majority of the trip, with minimal traffic interruptions until the final approach.
82% 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: 24.1 mi on Audubon Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Audubon Parkway and West 4th Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Street.
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 30.5 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 60; US 41 Alt / South Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (KY 351 / 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.1 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: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 60; US 41 Alt / South Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (KY 351 / 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
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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