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

The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Audubon Park, KY is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.36 mi
02h 06m
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
110.36 mi
Kilometers
177.6 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Audubon Park
Thu, Apr 16, 8:09 PM EDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Thu, Apr 16, 9:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-04-16T17:02
Arrive Audubon Park
Thu, Apr 16, 7:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowling Green
9:30 PM CDT
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 Bowling Green
55.2 mi
01h 03m
To Audubon Park
55.1 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    103.6 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Interstate Highway 65

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61: Preston Highway, Grade Lane

    2156 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Preston Highway

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Preston Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Audubon Parkway

    1986 ft · 1 min · Audubon Parkway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oriole Drive

    632 ft · 33 sec · Oriole Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dove Lane

    796 ft · 35 sec · Dove Lane

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dove Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate Highway 65
104 mi · 94%
Preston Highway
1.93 mi · 2%
Fairview Avenue
1.69 mi · 2%
Cemetery Road
1.47 mi · 1%
Chestnut Street
0.42 mi
KY 61
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Interstate Highway 65

Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
92.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upton
01h 03m from Bowling Green
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bowling Green and Mostly Cloudy near Audubon Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 55.2 miles from Bowling Green and 55.1 miles from Audubon Park.

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 17.8 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.67 one way or $29.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 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 Audubon Park, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bowling Green and Mostly Cloudy near Audubon Park.

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 Bowling Green and Audubon Park. Straight-line distance: 92.62 mi (149.05 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

Population70,631
Coordinates36.9903200, -86.4436000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Audubon Park

#2 Audubon Park

City in Kentucky

Population1,487
Coordinates38.2039600, -85.7252400
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
End: Audubon Park (-85.72524, 38.20396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
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
3.89 gal
14.74 L · about $14.67
Round trip
$29.34
7.78 gal · 29.48 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.67 $29.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.54 $33.09
Premium $4.65 $18.10 $36.21
Diesel $5.30 $20.63 $41.27

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bowling Green, KY and Audubon Park, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 17:02:41, although it is 18:02:41 in Audubon Park.

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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.