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Trip from Owensboro, KY to Reidland, 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

122.4 mi

197 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 10m ★
6 AM
2h 20m
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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Downtown Owensboro, KY, KY

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Downtown Reidland, KY, KY

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Trip Overview

This drive from Owensboro, KY, to Reidland, KY, covers 122.4 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 19 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Western Kentucky Parkway and I-24 West, with a segment on US 68, this route is well-suited for a single day trip. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $19, making it an economical option for exploring the Southeast region of Kentucky. Expect a turn-heavy local drive, so plan for frequent adjustments rather than long, sweeping curves. This trip offers a straightforward way to connect two points within the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

61.2 miles from Owensboro, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Western Kentucky Parkway — —
I 24 West — —
US 68 — —
Kentucky Dam Road — —
Park Road — —
Reidland Rd — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Western Kentucky Parkway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Frederica Street

8.5 mi · 13 min · Frederica Street
2

Continue straight

24 mi · 27 min
3

Turn left

3.9 mi · 4 min
4

Turn left

0.2 mi · 28 sec
5

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

20 mi · 21 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
6

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

0.8 mi · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
7

Merge slight left

37 mi · 40 min
8

Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah

16 mi · 17 min · I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah
9

Keep slight right

9.1 mi · 9 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Paducah

0.4 mi · 46 sec · US 68: Paducah
11

Keep slight right to continue on US 68: Paducah

131 ft · 4 sec · US 68: Paducah
12

Turn right

0.9 mi · 1 min
13

At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Dam Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Kentucky Dam Road
14

Turn left onto Park Road

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Park Road
15

Turn right onto Reidland Rd

62 ft · 1 sec · Reidland Rd
16

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 19-minute duration, this drive is easily manageable as a single-day excursion from Owensboro to Reidland. The fuel cost is estimated at $19, so ensure your tank is adequately full before departing to avoid unnecessary stops. Since it's a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no specified longest stretch, it's wise to depart with ample daylight to navigate the numerous turns more comfortably. Factor in a short break or two, even if no official stops are listed, to stay refreshed during the 122.4 miles.

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 61.2 miles from Owensboro, KY, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

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 27 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.2 miles or 1h 9m 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 54m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 122.4 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Owensboro, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Nortonville, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nortonville, KY

61 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

Morehead, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nortonville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.2 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

The Creme Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Owensboro, Kentucky

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route Moderately

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12706837787

Visit website

Brown's Hometown Market

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Rivers, Kentucky

0.9 mi

62 East (Restaurant)

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Central City, Kentucky

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Jolie Carre - World Cafe (fka Boujie Biscuit)

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Owensboro, Kentucky

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately

Hours: 8:30 am–6:30 pm

+12705704550

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Libertalia Coffee & Bagels

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Owensboro, Kentucky

1.6 mi

The Creme Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route Moderately

Owensboro, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12706837787

Visit website

Brown's Hometown Market

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 104.9

Grand Rivers, Kentucky

Hours: 5 am–5 pm

+12709283305

Visit website

62 East (Restaurant)

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 35

Central City, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12709315066

Shogun of Owensboro

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Owensboro, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12702006557

Visit website

Trader's Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.4

Paducah, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12708983144

Visit website

Patti's 1880's Settlement

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 104.9

Grand Rivers, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12703628844

Visit website

Huddle House

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Owensboro, Kentucky

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12702402076

Visit website

Kay's Kitchen

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.7

Princeton, Kentucky

Hours: 5:30 am–8 pm

+12703652709

Visit website

Jolie Carre - World Cafe (fka Boujie Biscuit)

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately

Owensboro, Kentucky

Hours: 8:30 am–6:30 pm

+12705704550

Visit website

Libertalia Coffee & Bagels

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Owensboro, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+12702157759

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.14 one way

$38.27 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.01 $42.02
premium $4.89 $23.55 $47.11
diesel $5.61 $27.02 $54.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.7 0 $12.85 $5.88
Efficient EV 30.6 0 $10.71 $4.90
EV Truck/SUV 49 0 $17.14 $7.83

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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

9:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Reidland, KY

Night in Reidland on Saturday

Local time

9:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 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?

The profile for this route is described as 'turn-heavy local drive,' indicating you'll encounter numerous turns and potentially less predictable road conditions compared to a pure interstate journey. With 0% highway share, this drive emphasizes navigating local roads and parkways, rather than high-speed cruising. The absence of a 'longest_stretch' data point further suggests a continuous series of turns and transitions, requiring your attention throughout the 122.4 miles. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience that demands constant awareness of your surroundings.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Western Kentucky Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Owensboro, KY to Reidland, KY is easy. At 2h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Owensboro, KY to Reidland, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 122.4 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Owensboro, KY to Reidland, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Reidland, 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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