Owensboro to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

488.6 miles 786.4 km · straight line
622.8 miles actual route 1002.3 km · driving distance
12h 12min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
104° ESE bearing direction

How far is Owensboro from Raleigh?

The distance from Owensboro to Raleigh is 488.6 miles (786.4 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ESE of Owensboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 622.8 miles, taking about 12h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Owensboro in Kentucky and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Owensboro and Raleigh. 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 Owensboro to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 12min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 38min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~11h 35min $75–$218* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Owensboro & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Owensboro
37.77°N, 87.11°W
America/Chicago
120m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM