Atlanta to Owensboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

317.3 miles 510.6 km · straight line
371.1 miles actual route 597.2 km · driving distance
7h 4min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
332° NNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Owensboro?

The distance from Atlanta to Owensboro is 317.3 miles (510.6 km) as the crow flies. Owensboro is located NNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 371.1 miles, taking about 7h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Owensboro in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Owensboro. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Owensboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 4min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 29min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~6h 43min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Owensboro

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Owensboro
37.77°N, 87.11°W
America/Chicago
120m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM