Davenport to Owensboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

317.8 miles 511.5 km · straight line
381.4 miles estimated 613.8 km · driving distance
7h 40min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
143° SE bearing direction

How far is Davenport from Owensboro?

The distance from Davenport to Owensboro is 317.8 miles (511.5 km) as the crow flies. Owensboro is located SE of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.4 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa 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 Davenport 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 Davenport to Owensboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 40min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 12min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 17min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & Owensboro

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m 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 78.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients