Origin
Owensboro, KY
Late night in Owensboro on Sunday
Local time
1:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owensboro, KY to Greenville, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Owensboro, KY
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Greenville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Owensboro, KY to Greenville, KY covers 42.4 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 431, Frederica Street, Robert L Draper Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.7 miles on US 431. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 431 | 27.7 mi | 32m |
| Frederica Street | 8.5 mi | 13m |
| Robert L Draper Way | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Everly Brothers Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Main Cross Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 431
— 27.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro, KY and Greenville, KY.
1
Start on Frederica Street
8.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Frederica Street
2
Continue on US 431
28 mi
·
32 min
·
US 431
3
Turn right onto US 62
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Everly Brothers Boulevard
4
Continue on KY 189
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Robert L Draper Way
5
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
6
Turn left onto US 62
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto West Main Cross Street
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Cross Street
8
Arrive at destination
West Main Cross Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Owensboro, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 36.2 and 42.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
36.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 62 / Everly Brothers Boulevard
Turn right onto US 62 / Everly Brothers Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
40.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
40.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 62 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 62 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
42.4 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
West Main Cross Street
Turn right onto West Main Cross Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.57 one way
$13.15 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.23 | $16.45 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.35 | $18.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Greenville, KY
Late night in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
1:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
91°F
Coffman, KY
21 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
1 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
55m 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?
42.4 mi in 55m, mostly highway — 27.7 mi of that is on US 431.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.7 mi on US 431.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 431 and Frederica Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 36.2 miles in near US 62 / Everly Brothers Boulevard.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Owensboro, KY to Greenville, KY is easy. At 55m with 65% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 36.2 miles (US 62 / Everly Brothers Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 40.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 40.5 miles (US 62 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
527 ft
372 ft
Total Climb
333 ft
Total Descent
200 ft
Highest Point
527 ft
~42.4 mi in
Elevation Range
155 ft
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 Greenville, KY
Full guide →Founded 1799
Greenville is a small city in Kentucky's Western Coal Fields region.
Top landmarks
- • South Cherry Street Historic District — historic district in Kentucky, United States
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 55m. Total distance: 42.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.7 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: at 36.2 miles (US 62 / Everly Brothers Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 40.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 40.5 miles (US 62 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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