Austin, Texas to Owensboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

798.8 miles 1285.5 km · straight line
953.6 miles actual route 1534.7 km · driving distance
16h 47min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Owensboro?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Owensboro is 798.8 miles (1285.5 km) as the crow flies. Owensboro is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 953.6 miles, taking about 16h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Owensboro in Kentucky.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to Owensboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 47min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 8min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~21h 49min $114–$334* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Owensboro

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 266 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM