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

470.2 miles 756.7 km · straight line
564.2 miles estimated 908 km · driving distance
11h 21min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Owensboro?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Owensboro is 470.2 miles (756.7 km) as the crow flies. Owensboro is located WNW of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 564.2 miles, taking about 11h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, North Carolina to Owensboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 21min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 37min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 47min $68–$197* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Owensboro

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 157 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients