How far is Annville, KY from Bowling Green, KY?

The driving distance from Annville, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 158.4 miles (255 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.47 mi
02h 43m
Flight
138.07 mi
222.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.07 mi
Kilometers
222.2 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.47 mi
Kilometers
255.03 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Wed, Apr 15, 6:36 AM CDT
Return by in Annville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annville
2026-04-15T04:52
Arrive Bowling Green
Wed, Apr 15, 7:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Annville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Russell Springs
KY

City in Kentucky

From Annville
80.1 mi
01h 21m
To Bowling Green
78.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Annville and Bowling Green.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annville and Bowling Green.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3074 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Medical Drive

    2724 ft · 58 sec · Medical Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right

    15 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    36.1 mi · 44 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2233 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green

    3226 ft · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumberland Parkway

    1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cumberland Expressway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green

    1288 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1072 ft · 26 sec · East 6th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2647 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    121 m · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Annville and Bowling Green.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
86.2 mi · 54%
Hal Rogers Parkway
36.7 mi · 23%
Cumberland Expressway
17.3 mi · 11%
Fairview Avenue
1.62 mi · 1%
Cemetery Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Medical Drive
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

85.9 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
138.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell Springs
01h 21m from Annville
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Annville 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 Annville to Bowling Green?

The road trip is about 158.4 miles (255 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Russell Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.1 miles from Annville and 78.4 miles from Bowling Green.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Annville and Bowling Green, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Annville and Mostly Sunny near Bowling Green.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annville and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 138.07 mi (222.2 km).

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#1 Annville

Annville is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3192500, -83.9704800
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Bowling Green

#2 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

Population70,631
Coordinates36.9903200, -86.4436000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: KY 3630 (-83.970478, 37.319246)
End: (-86.443605, 36.990317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.17 L · about $21.08
Round trip
$42.16
11.18 gal · 42.34 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.08 $42.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.77 $47.55
Premium $4.65 $26.02 $52.03
Diesel $5.30 $29.65 $59.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Annville, KY and Bowling Green, KY. The current time in Annville is 04:52:56, although it is 03:52:56 in Bowling Green.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.