How far is Bowling Green, KY from Albany, KY?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Albany, KY is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Albany.
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Start on the route
98 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
2228 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
761 ft · 13 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue
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Continue on Cemetery Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road
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Take the ramp left
1569 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
17 mi · 18 min · Interstate Highway 65
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Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow
2467 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
13.3 mi · 14 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 90: Glasgow, Burkesville
1744 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Burkesville Road
10.7 mi · 12 min · Burkesville Road
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Continue on Summer Shade Road
11.3 mi · 13 min · Summer Shade Road
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Continue on Glasgow Road
14 mi · 16 min · Glasgow Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 57 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Albany Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Albany Road
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Continue on Burkesville Road
5.9 mi · 7 min · Burkesville Road
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Turn sharp right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Cross Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Cross Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
71 m · 18 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
63 m · 6 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Cumberland Street
33 m · 3 sec · East Cumberland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Cumberland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Albany.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Interstate Highway 65
Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
17 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bowling Green and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Albany?
The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Edmonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Bowling Green and 45.3 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bowling Green and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Albany. Straight-line distance: 75.27 mi (121.14 km).
#1 Bowling Green
The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.
| Population | 70,631 |
| Coordinates | 36.9903200, -86.4436000 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
City in Clinton County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,979 |
| Coordinates | 36.6909000, -85.1346800 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albany (-85.13468, 36.6909)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.92 | $33.84 |
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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