Burlington, North Carolina to Owensboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

439.3 miles 707 km · straight line
527.2 miles estimated 848.4 km · driving distance
10h 36min estimated drive time
$51 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Owensboro?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Owensboro is 439.3 miles (707 km) as the crow flies. Owensboro is located WNW of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 527.2 miles, taking about 10h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, North Carolina in North Carolina 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 Burlington, North Carolina 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 Burlington, North Carolina to Owensboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 36min $51 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 43min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~10h 4min $63–$185* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Owensboro

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m 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 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients