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

The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Campbellsville, KY is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
85.02 mi
01h 37m
Flight
65.38 mi
105.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.38 mi
Kilometers
105.22 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.02 mi
Kilometers
136.82 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Campbellsville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:12 PM EDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Sat, Apr 18, 3:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-04-18T12:34
Arrive Campbellsville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Glasgow
KY

City in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Bowling Green
42.4 mi
00h 48m
To Campbellsville
42.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.1 mi · 31 min · Cumberland Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Greensburg, Edmonton

    1812 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Greensburg Street

    614 ft · 8 sec · Greensburg Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Greensburg Road

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Greensburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Edmonton Road

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Edmonton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    2143 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Campbellsville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Broadway

    1.4 km · 60 sec · West Broadway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1332 ft · 21 sec · East Broadway Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
29.1 mi · 34%
Interstate Highway 65
17 mi · 20%
Edmonton Road
11.9 mi · 14%
Greensburg Road
9.88 mi · 12%
Campbellsville Road
9.47 mi · 11%
Fairview Avenue
1.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

29.1 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glasgow
00h 48m from Bowling Green
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bowling Green and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Campbellsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Bowling Green and 42.6 miles from Campbellsville.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 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 Campbellsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bowling Green and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Campbellsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Campbellsville. Straight-line distance: 65.38 mi (105.22 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

Population70,631
Coordinates36.9903200, -86.4436000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Campbellsville

#2 Campbellsville

City in Kentucky

Population11,430
Coordinates37.3434000, -85.3419100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
End: Campbellsville (-85.34191, 37.3434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.36 L · about $11.31
Round trip
$22.63
6 gal · 22.72 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.31 $22.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.76 $25.52
Premium $4.65 $13.96 $27.92
Diesel $5.30 $15.91 $31.82

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bowling Green, KY and Campbellsville, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 12:34:48, although it is 13:34:48 in Campbellsville.

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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.