Birmingham, Alabama to Owensboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

294.4 miles 473.8 km · straight line
368 miles estimated 592.3 km · driving distance
7h 24min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
357° N bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Owensboro?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Owensboro is 294.4 miles (473.8 km) as the crow flies. Owensboro is located N of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 368 miles, taking about 7h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, Alabama 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Owensboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 24min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 53min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 2min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Owensboro

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients