How far is Alexandria, KY from Bowling Green, KY?
The driving distance from Alexandria, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.2 miles (283.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Bowling Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Bowling Green.
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Start on Washington Street
11 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Licking Pike
2673 ft · 56 sec · Licking Pike
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Turn right onto Creektrace Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Creektrace Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Decoursey Pike
2449 ft · 49 sec · Decoursey Pike
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Turn right onto Visalia Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Visalia Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Staffordsburg Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Staffordsburg Road
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Turn left onto Maverick Road
121 m · 9 sec · Maverick Road
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Turn left onto Taylor Mill Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Taylor Mill Road
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Continue on Walton Nicholson Pike
4.1 mi · 6 min · Walton Nicholson Pike
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Continue on Walton Nicholson Road
2119 ft · 38 sec · Walton Nicholson Road
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
3210 ft · 54 sec · Dixie Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2298 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Old Beaver Road
875 ft · 24 sec · Old Beaver Road
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Continue on Stephenson Mill Road
1317 ft · 36 sec · Stephenson Mill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on School Road
2514 ft · 1 min · School Road
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Turn right onto Mary Grubbs Highway
1284 ft · 25 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
1769 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
71.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
936 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis
963 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
104.5 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green
1288 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Cemetery Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue
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Continue on East 6th Avenue
1072 ft · 26 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
2647 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right
121 m · 34 sec
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Turn left
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Bowling Green.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
105 mi · 01h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Bowling Green.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Bowling Green?
The road trip is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lynnview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Alexandria and 112.7 miles from Bowling Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.2 miles (283.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.07 one way or $58.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alexandria and Bowling Green, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Bowling Green.
Stop Ideas Near Lynnview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lynnview.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 176.19 mi (283.55 km).
#1 Alexandria
City in and the county seat of Campbell County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9,807 |
| Coordinates | 38.9595100, -84.3879900 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowling Green
The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.
| Population | 70,631 |
| Coordinates | 36.9903200, -86.4436000 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-86.443913, 36.990612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $29.07 | $58.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.79 | $65.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.88 | $71.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.89 | $81.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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