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

The driving distance from Augusta, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.91 mi
03h 50m
Flight
181.16 mi
291.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.16 mi
Kilometers
291.55 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.91 mi
Kilometers
349.09 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM CDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive Bowling Green
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Willisburg
KY

Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Augusta
115.1 mi
01h 55m
To Bowling Green
101.8 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    48 m · 9 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elizabeth Street

    68 m · 14 sec · Elizabeth Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Heather Renee French Boulevard

    2955 ft · 1 min · Heather Renee French Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Augusta Chatham Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Augusta Chatham Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto AA Highway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · AA Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    2499 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Clyde T. Barbour Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Clyde T. Barbour Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    39.4 mi · 49 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bank Row Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bank Row Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Lexington Road

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Lexington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Paris Pike

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West New Circle Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    67 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green

    1288 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1072 ft · 26 sec · East 6th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2647 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    121 m · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
138 mi · 64%
Clyde T. Barbour Highway
42.9 mi · 20%
AA Highway
12.9 mi · 6%
Lexington Road
8.09 mi · 4%
Paris Pike
5.91 mi · 3%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

70.6 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
181.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willisburg
01h 55m from Augusta
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Augusta and Sunny near Bowling Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Bowling Green?

The road trip is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Willisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Augusta and 101.8 miles from Bowling Green.

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

The direct path is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.85 one way or $57.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Augusta and Sunny near Bowling Green.

Stop Ideas Near Willisburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Willisburg, 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 Willisburg.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

74 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 181.16 mi (291.55 km).

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#1 Augusta

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,142
Coordinates38.7717400, -84.0057600
Altitude157
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: (-84.005986, 38.771676)
End: State Street (-86.443913, 36.990612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.65 gal
28.97 L · about $28.85
Round trip
$57.70
15.3 gal · 57.94 L
Estimated CO2
68 kg one way
Round trip: 136 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.85 $57.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.54 $65.07
Premium $4.65 $35.60 $71.21
Diesel $5.30 $40.58 $81.15

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Augusta, KY and Bowling Green, KY. The current time in Augusta is 23:41:21, although it is 22:41:21 in Bowling Green.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.