Trip from Owensboro, KY to Indian Hills, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

112.8 mi

182 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 10m ★

6 AM

2h 19m

8 AM

2h 39m

10 AM

2h 26m

12 PM

2h 24m

3 PM

2h 27m

5 PM

2h 38m

8 PM

2h 14m

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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Indian Hills, KY

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Trip Overview

Owensboro, KY to Indian Hills, KY is 112.8 miles and takes about 2h 19m via I 64, US 60, and West 4th Street, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region and entirely within Kentucky, making it a straightforward trip. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused profile, it's a practical choice for a single-day journey. You'll primarily be on major roads, so expect a consistent pace as you make your way from Owensboro to Indian Hills.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

56.4 miles from Owensboro, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	72.3 mi	1h 21m
US 60	30.4 mi	38m
West 4th Street	4.1 mi	7m
I 71	1.9 mi	2m
Brownsboro Road	1 mi	2m
Zorn Avenue	1 mi	2m
Old Brownsboro Road	0.3 mi	1m
Indian Hills Trail	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 72.3 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owensboro, KY and Indian Hills, 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 right at fork onto I 64; US 150

7.8 mi · 10 min · I 64; US 150

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec

Exit 6 Toward I 71 North: Cincinnati Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 71

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 71

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 20 sec

Exit 2 Toward Zorn Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Zorn Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Zorn Avenue

Continue on Hillcrest Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Hillcrest Avenue

Turn left onto US 42

1.0 mi · 2 min · Brownsboro Road

Use the left lane.

Turn slight left onto Old Brownsboro Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Old Brownsboro Road

Turn left onto Indian Hills Trail

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Indian Hills Trail

Turn right onto Arrowhead Road

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Arrowhead Road

Arrive at destination

Arrowhead Road

Trip Plan

With a drive time of under 2.5 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility for when you depart. Aim to leave Owensboro in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential evening traffic. Since the longest stretch is over 72 miles, plan for one fuel stop before you get on I 64 if your tank is low. While there are no designated stops in the data, keep an eye out for service areas along I 64 for quick breaks if needed.

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 56.4 miles from Owensboro, KY, or about 1h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.3 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 25 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.4 miles or 1h 10m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indian Hills, 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 112.8 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Owensboro, KY.

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

The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 72.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brownstown, IN

56 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

Santa Claus, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

English, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.4 miles from Owensboro, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Abol Cafe (Coffee + Food)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Kentucky

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 112.8

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+15023849430

Visit website

Silvio's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Kentucky

1.5 mi

Vincenzo's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Kentucky

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Blak Koffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Kentucky

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 104.8

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15022903729

Visit website

Heine Brothers Coffee - Chenoweth Lane

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Matthews, Kentucky

1.3 mi

Sunergos Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Kentucky

1.7 mi

Abol Cafe (Coffee + Food)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 112.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+15023849430

Visit website

Silvio's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 112.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 5–9 pm

+15028836369

Visit website

Vincenzo's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Expensive mile 104.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11:30 am–1:30 pm

+15025801350

Visit website

211 Clover Lane

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Expensive mile 112.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm

+15028969570

Visit website

Wild Swann Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 104.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+15024343777

Visit website

Addis Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 104.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15025811011

Visit website

Con Huevos!

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 112.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+15023843744

Visit website

Safier Mediterranean Deli

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 104.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15025851125

Visit website

Blak Koffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 104.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15022903729

Visit website

Heine Brothers Coffee - Chenoweth Lane

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 112.8

St Matthews, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+15028935103

Visit website

Sunergos Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 104.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15025893222

Visit website

Starlight Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 96.7

Floyds Knobs, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18129231404

Visit website

Sunergos Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 112.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+15029364313

Visit website

Pearl Street Game & Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 104.8

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18129200926

Visit website

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 104.8

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 2–8 pm

+18127251046

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 109.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4.2 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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 64; US 150

Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; US 150

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

107.7 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Take the exit toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

109.8 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in

Take the exit toward Zorn Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2 Toward Zorn Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.63 one way

$35.27 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$19.36	$38.73
premium	$4.89	$21.71	$43.41
diesel	$5.61	$24.90	$49.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.8	$11.84	$5.41
Efficient EV	28.2	$9.87	$4.51
EV Truck/SUV	45.1	$15.79	$7.22

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 15, 2026

Origin

Owensboro, KY

Night in Owensboro on Saturday

Local time

11:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Indian Hills, KY

Late night in Indian Hills on Sunday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live 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

1 hour later

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

Temperature spread

6 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

2h 19m 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 93% of the journey utilizing major highways like I 64. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 72.3 miles on I 64, offering a chance to settle into a steady rhythm. While the majority of the drive involves higher-speed travel, you'll transition to US 60 and then West 4th Street as you approach your destination. This shift means the latter part of the trip might involve slightly more varied road conditions compared to the initial highway segments.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 72.3 mi on I 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and US 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 12 significant decision points across 112.8 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 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (US 60; US 231): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.8 miles (I 64; US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 112.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 72.3 miles on I 64. 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 Indian Hills, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Indian Hills, 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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Trip from Owensboro, KY to Indian Hills, KY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Abol Cafe (Coffee + Food)

Blak Koffee

Abol Cafe (Coffee + Food)

Silvio's Italian Restaurant

Vincenzo's

211 Clover Lane

Wild Swann Restaurant

Addis Grill

Con Huevos!

Safier Mediterranean Deli

Blak Koffee

Heine Brothers Coffee - Chenoweth Lane

Sunergos Coffee

Starlight Coffee Co.

Sunergos Coffee

Pearl Street Game & Coffee House

Mickey's

Coffee Crossing

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

Muhammad Ali Center

Flame Run

Howard Steamboat Museum

Big 4 Escape

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Owensboro, KY

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1 hour later

6 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 19m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

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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