New Orleans to Owensboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

566.4 miles 911.6 km · straight line
679.7 miles estimated 1093.9 km · driving distance
13h 40min estimated drive time
$65 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is New Orleans from Owensboro?

The distance from New Orleans to Owensboro is 566.4 miles (911.6 km) as the crow flies. Owensboro is located NNE of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 679.7 miles, taking about 13h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Owensboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 40min $65 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 24min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 46min $82–$238* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Orleans & Owensboro

Quick Facts

New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m 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 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients