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

The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Augusta, KY is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.08 mi
04h 33m
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
231.08 mi
Kilometers
371.88 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sun, Apr 12, 12:15 PM EDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Sun, Apr 12, 3:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-04-12T06:42
Arrive Augusta
Sun, Apr 12, 11:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 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
7:54 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
Willisburg
KY

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

From Bowling Green
115.5 mi
02h 16m
To Augusta
115.6 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Interstate Highway 65

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

    2735 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  16. 16

    Continue on Paris Pike

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Lexington Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Millersburg Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Millersburg Bypass

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on US 68

    2.2 mi · 2 min · US 68

  22. 22

    Continue on Carlisle Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on Maysville Road

    23.5 mi · 30 min · Maysville Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Clyde T. Barbour Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Clyde T. Barbour Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward AA, KY 9 North, KY 10 West: Brooksville

    1756 ft · 44 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto AA Highway

    12.8 mi · 16 min · AA Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Augusta Chatham Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Chatham Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Heather Renee French Boulevard

    2955 ft · 1 min · Heather Renee French Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Elizabeth Street

    68 m · 15 sec · Elizabeth Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    48 m · 8 sec · East 4th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
10 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
70.7 mi · 31%
Interstate Highway 65
67.2 mi · 29%
Maysville Road
23.5 mi · 10%
AA Highway
12.8 mi · 6%
Lexington Road
8.5 mi · 4%
Millersburg Road
6.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

70.7 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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
181.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willisburg
02h 16m from Bowling Green
Leave By
7:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bowling Green and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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 115.5 miles from Bowling Green and 115.6 miles from Augusta.

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 49.9 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 7:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.73 one way or $61.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 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 Augusta, 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 Augusta.

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 Bowling Green and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 181.16 mi (291.55 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 Augusta

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,142
Coordinates38.7717400, -84.0057600
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
End: Augusta (-84.00576, 38.77174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.87 L · about $30.73
Round trip
$61.47
16.3 gal · 61.74 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.73 $61.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.66 $69.32
Premium $4.65 $37.93 $75.86
Diesel $5.30 $43.23 $86.46

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bowling Green, KY and Augusta, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 06:42:15, although it is 07:42:15 in Augusta.

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.