Milwaukee to Owensboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

366.1 miles 589.2 km · straight line
435 miles actual route 700 km · driving distance
8h 38min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
173° S bearing direction

How far is Milwaukee from Owensboro?

The distance from Milwaukee to Owensboro is 366.1 miles (589.2 km) as the crow flies. Owensboro is located S of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 435 miles, taking about 8h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee in Wisconsin 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Owensboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 38min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 22min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 12min $52–$152* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & Owensboro

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m 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 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM