Cities Near Owensboro
Cities near Owensboro, Kentucky: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Evansville, Bowling Green, Louisville. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Owensboro, Kentucky is Evansville, about 28 mi (45 km) away — roughly 54 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville | 28 mi / 45 km | 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bowling Green | 65 mi / 105 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Louisville | 81 mi / 130 km | 1 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Clarksville | 87 mi / 140 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bloomington | 101 mi / 163 km | 2 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hendersonville | 105 mi / 169 km | 2 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Nashville | 113 mi / 181 km | 2 hr 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Terre Haute | 118 mi / 190 km | 2 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Franklin | 128 mi / 207 km | 2 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Greenwood | 138 mi / 222 km | 3 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Owensboro
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Evansville, Bowling Green, Louisville, Clarksville. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Owensboro
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Bloomington, Hendersonville, Nashville, Terre Haute, Franklin. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Owensboro include Evansville, Bowling Green, Louisville, Clarksville, Bloomington. The closest is Evansville, about 28 miles (45 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Evansville
- → Best time to visit Bowling Green
- → Best time to visit Louisville
- → Best time to visit Clarksville
- → Best time to visit Bloomington
- → Best time to visit Hendersonville
- → Best time to visit Nashville
- → Best time to visit Terre Haute
- → Best time to visit Franklin
- → Best time to visit Greenwood