Trip from Owensboro, KY to Claryville, KY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 5m

Distance

204.1 mi

328 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 52m ★

6 AM

4h 5m

8 AM

4h 31m

10 AM

4h 14m

12 PM

4h 12m

3 PM

4h 16m

5 PM

4h 30m

8 PM

3h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Owensboro, KY

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Claryville, KY

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Owensboro, KY to Claryville, KY is 204.1 miles and takes about 4h 5m via I-71, I-64, and US 60, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky, traversing the Southeast region on both ends. With 90% of the drive on highways, expect a fairly direct path for most of the 4-hour trip. This is a straightforward drive that's easy to accomplish in a single day, making it a good option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

102 miles from Owensboro, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	67.3 mi	1h 12m
I 64	64.5 mi	1h 10m
US 60	30.4 mi	38m
SR 265	7.4 mi	8m
I 265	6.4 mi	7m
Walton Nicholson Pike	4.1 mi	6m
West 4th Street	4.1 mi	7m
Gene Snyder Freeway	3.4 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 67.3 mi, about 1h 12m

Traffic on I-64

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~893 veh/hr typical · worst 1,290

Quietest

2 AM

~87 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

10.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 69 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro, KY and Claryville, KY.

Start on Frederica Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Frederica Street

Turn left onto West 4th Street

4.1 mi · 7 min · West 4th Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 60; US 231

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 60; US 231

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60; US 231

28 mi · 35 min · US 60; US 231

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 64

64 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 64

Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62

6.4 mi · 7 min · I 265; SR 62

Exit 121 Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East

Continue on SR 265; SR 62

7.4 mi · 8 min · SR 265; SR 62

Continue on KY 841

3.4 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 71 North: Cincinnati Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 71

67 mi · 1 hr 12 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Exit 77 Toward I 75 South: Lexington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 75

0.6 mi · 36 sec · I 75

Toward I 75 South: Lexington

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Exit 171 Toward KY 14, KY 16: Walton, Verona Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto KY 14; KY 16

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway

Turn left onto School Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · School Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Stephenson Mill Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Stephenson Mill Road

Continue on Old Beaver Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Old Beaver Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 25; KY 16

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on US 25; KY 16

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Dixie Highway

Turn left onto KY 16

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Walton Nicholson Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on KY 16

4.1 mi · 6 min · Walton Nicholson Pike

Continue on KY 16

2.1 mi · 3 min · Taylor Mill Road

Turn right onto KY 536

398 ft · 8 sec · Maverick Road

Turn right onto KY 536

1.2 mi · 1 min · Staffordsburg Road

Turn left onto KY 536

2.9 mi · 4 min · Visalia Road

Turn left onto KY 177; KY 536

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Decoursey Pike

Turn right onto KY 536

2.8 mi · 5 min · KY 536

Turn right onto KY 915

1.5 mi · 2 min · Licking Pike

Turn left onto KY 915

388 ft · 9 sec · Camel Crossing

Turn right

27 ft · 2 sec

Turn right

327 ft · 23 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour drive, leaving in the morning from Owensboro, KY, allows ample time to reach Claryville, KY, before evening. Given the relatively short duration, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. The main roads are I-71, I-64, and US 60, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto longer stretches like the 67.3 miles on I-71. There's only one recommended stop, so plan for fuel and rest before you depart or be prepared to drive straight through to your destination.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 102 miles from Owensboro, KY, or about 2h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 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 45 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 102 miles or 2h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Claryville, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Owensboro, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Owensboro, KY

This is one driving day of about 204.1 miles and 4h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Owensboro, KY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 67.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jeffersonville, IN

102 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

Ferdinand, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clarksville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102 miles from Owensboro, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

2.4 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

2.4 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.5 and 185.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 60; US 231

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60; US 231

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

99.8 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | I 265; SR 62

Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62 toward I 265 East, SR 62 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 121 Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East

117.1 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

Take the exit toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

184.7 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South: Lexington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 77 Toward I 75 South: Lexington

185.7 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in

Take the exit toward KY 14, KY 16: Walton, Verona

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 171 Toward KY 14, KY 16: Walton, Verona

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.05 one way

$68.09 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$37.00	$74.01
premium	$5.26	$42.26	$84.52
diesel	$6.18	$49.65	$99.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

New Albany, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Jeffersonville, IN - Tesla Supercharger

Jeffersonville, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Louisville, KY - Towne Center Drive - Tesla Supercharger

Louisville, KY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Walmart 1476 (Clarksville, IN)

Clarksville, IN

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Meijer #164 Louisville Town Center(Louisville, KY)

Louisville, KY

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Sternberg Ford

Dale, IN

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Corydon

Corydon, IN

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 440

Pendleton, KY

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 Tesla: 3 EV Connect: 2 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 2 Blink Network: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	61.2	0	$21.43	$9.80
Efficient EV	51	0	$17.86	$8.16
EV Truck/SUV	81.6	1	$28.57	$13.06

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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 Oct 17, 2026

Origin

Owensboro, KY

Morning in Owensboro on Saturday

Local time

8:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

43°F

Mostly Clear

N 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:00AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 12:57AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Destination

Claryville, KY

Morning in Claryville on Saturday

Local time

9:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Mostly Cloudy

N 13 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:00AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 12:57AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

4 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

4h 5m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway, with 90% of the 204.1 miles spent on major interstates like I-71 and I-64. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 67.3 miles on I-71 without needing to exit. The transition to surface roads will happen as you near Claryville, KY. Expect frequent exits on the interstate sections, which can make for a busy driving experience.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 67.3 mi on I 71.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near US 60; US 231.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 204.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (US 60; US 231): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.8 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

937 ft 394 ft

Total Climb

1,004 ft

Total Descent

703 ft

Highest Point

937 ft

~189.5 mi in

Elevation Range

543 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Owensboro, KY to Claryville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Verona along the way.

Verona

185.7 mi in | ~3h 32m

About the Cities

Starting in Owensboro, KY

Full guide →

Founded 1797

Owensboro is a town on the banks of the Ohio River in Kentucky's Western Coal Fields. It bills itself as the Barbecue Capital of the World and has had some interesting figures call it home over the years, such as Beulah Annan, whose story inspired the play and movie Chicago; Florence Henderson, aka Carol Brady of The Brady Bunch; NASCAR great Darrell Waltrip (as well as his brother Michael, also a longtime NASCAR driver); and Johnny Depp. On a darker note, it was also the site of the last public hanging in the United States, the subject being an African American, in 1936.

Arriving in Claryville, KY

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 204.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 67.3 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Claryville, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Claryville, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Owensboro, KY to Claryville, KY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-64

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Oldham County (Crestwood) Northbound Rest Area

Pilot Travel Center

Oldham County (Crestwood) Southbound Rest Area

Nancy Hanks Rest Area (Eastbound)

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Flying J Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Nancy Hanks Rest Area (Westbound)

Schafer's towing

TA

Mr. Fuel Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Owensboro, KY

Claryville, KY

1 hour later

4 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 5m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Owensboro, KY

Arriving in Claryville, KY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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