Long Beach, California to Owensboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1755.9 miles 2825.9 km · straight line
2048 miles actual route 3296 km · driving distance
35h 55min estimated drive time
$197 - $243 estimated fuel cost
~4h 2min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Owensboro?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Owensboro is 1755.9 miles (2825.9 km) as the crow flies. Owensboro is located ENE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2048 miles, taking about 35h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 2min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California and Owensboro in Kentucky.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Beach, California and Owensboro. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Long Beach, California to Owensboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 55min $197 - $243 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 6min $164–$307* Budget
Train ~46h 42min $246–$717* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Owensboro

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 585 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 146 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM