Benton to Owensboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

377.2 miles 607.1 km · straight line
452.7 miles estimated 728.5 km · driving distance
9h 6min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Benton from Owensboro?

The distance from Benton to Owensboro is 377.2 miles (607.1 km) as the crow flies. Owensboro is located NE of Benton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 452.7 miles, taking about 9h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Benton in Arkansas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Benton and Owensboro. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Benton to Owensboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 6min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 55min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 39min $54–$158* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Benton & Owensboro

Quick Facts

Benton
34.56°N, 92.59°W
America/Chicago
124m 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 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients