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

The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Annville, KY is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.2 mi
03h 05m
Flight
138.07 mi
222.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
159.2 mi
Kilometers
256.21 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Wed, Apr 15, 12:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-04-15T06:00
Arrive Annville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowling Green
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Russell Springs
KY

City in Kentucky

From Bowling Green
79.5 mi
01h 32m
To Annville
79.7 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    98 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2228 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    761 ft · 13 sec · East 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Cemetery Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1569 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

    17 mi · 18 min · Interstate Highway 65

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow

    2467 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    35.6 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    15 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Medical Drive

    2724 ft · 57 sec · Medical Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3074 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 54%
Interstate Highway 65
17 mi · 11%
Fairview Avenue
1.69 mi · 1%
Cemetery Road
1.47 mi · 1%
KY 914
0.68 mi
Medical Drive
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

85.6 mi · 01h 32m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
138.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell Springs
01h 32m from Bowling Green
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bowling Green and Mostly Sunny near Annville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Russell Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Bowling Green and 79.7 miles from Annville.

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 21.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

Population70,631
Coordinates36.9903200, -86.4436000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
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#2 Annville

Annville is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3192500, -83.9704800
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
End: Annville (-83.97048, 37.31925)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.27 L · about $21.19
Round trip
$42.39
11.24 gal · 42.54 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.19 $42.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.90 $47.80
Premium $4.65 $26.16 $52.31
Diesel $5.30 $29.81 $59.62

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 Bowling Green, KY and Annville, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 06:00:05, although it is 07:00:05 in Annville.

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.