How far is Audubon Park, KY from Bowling Green, KY?

The driving distance from Audubon Park, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.72 mi
01h 49m
Flight
92.62 mi
149.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.62 mi
Kilometers
149.05 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.72 mi
Kilometers
176.57 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Sun, Apr 19, 3:24 AM CDT
Return by in Audubon Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Audubon Park
2026-04-19T02:35
Arrive Bowling Green
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Audubon Park
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
Upton
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Audubon Park
55.1 mi
00h 54m
To Bowling Green
54.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Audubon Park and Bowling Green.

  1. 1

    Start on Dove Road

    105 m · 15 sec · Dove Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Dove Lane

    138 m · 22 sec · Dove Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oriole Drive

    632 ft · 29 sec · Oriole Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    43 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Audubon Parkway

    1986 ft · 2 min · Audubon Parkway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Preston Highway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Preston Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto New Grade Lane

    957 ft · 26 sec · New Grade Lane

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 South

    1396 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    103.6 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green

    1288 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1072 ft · 26 sec · East 6th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2647 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    121 m · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Audubon Park 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
104 mi · 95%
Preston Highway
1.81 mi · 2%
Fairview Avenue
1.62 mi · 1%
Cemetery Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Chestnut Street
0.5 mi
Audubon Parkway
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 52m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
92.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upton
00h 54m from Audubon Park
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Audubon Park and Chance Rain Showers near Bowling Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Audubon Park to Bowling Green?

The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Upton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Audubon Park and 54.6 miles from Bowling Green.

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

The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Audubon Park and Chance Rain Showers near Bowling Green.

Stop Ideas Near Upton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Upton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Upton.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

88 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Audubon Park and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 92.62 mi (149.05 km).

Audubon Park

#1 Audubon Park

City in Kentucky

Population1,487
Coordinates38.2039600, -85.7252400
Altitude156
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: Dove Road (-85.72508, 38.204321)
End: State Street (-86.443913, 36.990612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.66 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.19
7.74 gal · 29.32 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.59 $29.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.46 $32.92
Premium $4.65 $18.01 $36.02
Diesel $5.30 $20.53 $41.05

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Audubon Park, KY and Bowling Green, KY. The current time in Audubon Park is 02:35:24, although it is 01:35:24 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.