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

The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Cloverport, KY is about 74 miles (119.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
74.02 mi
01h 55m
Flight
59.17 mi
95.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.17 mi
Kilometers
95.22 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.02 mi
Kilometers
119.13 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cloverport
Sat, Apr 18, 3:53 AM CDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Sat, Apr 18, 5:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-04-18T01:58
Arrive Cloverport
Sat, Apr 18, 3:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Caneyville
KY

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

From Bowling Green
37 mi
00h 57m
To Cloverport
37 mi
00h 57m

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
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    98 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2708 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    3090 ft · 56 sec · East 6th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Lane

    576 ft · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Gordon Avenue

    18.4 mi · 32 min · Gordon Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Caneyville Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Caneyville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Bowling Green Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Falls of Rough Road

    16.2 mi · 23 min · Falls of Rough Road

  10. 10

    Continue on McQuady-Axtel Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · McQuady-Axtel Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kirk-Glen Dean Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Kirk-Glen Dean Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    2920 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    137 m · 22 sec · 5th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Poplar Street

    96 m · 14 sec · Poplar Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gordon Avenue
18.4 mi · 25%
Falls of Rough Road
16.2 mi · 22%
Bowling Green Road
7.44 mi · 10%
Caneyville Road
6.31 mi · 9%
Kirk-Glen Dean Road
4.52 mi · 6%
McQuady-Axtel Road
2.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Gordon Avenue

Turn right onto Gordon Avenue

18.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caneyville
00h 57m from Bowling Green
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74 miles (119.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Bowling Green and 37 miles from Cloverport.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Caneyville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caneyville, 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 Caneyville.

BUS

Madisonville, KY

88 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

113 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Cloverport. Straight-line distance: 59.17 mi (95.22 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Cloverport

City in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates37.8333900, -86.6327600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
End: Cloverport (-86.63276, 37.83339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.89 L · about $9.84
Round trip
$19.68
5.22 gal · 19.78 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.84 $19.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $4.65 $12.15 $24.29
Diesel $5.30 $13.84 $27.69

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

There is no time difference between Bowling Green and Cloverport. The current time is 01:58:03.

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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.