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

The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Crestwood, KY is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.53 mi
02h 23m
Flight
106.38 mi
171.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.38 mi
Kilometers
171.2 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.53 mi
Kilometers
203.63 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crestwood
Mon, Apr 27, 10:30 AM EDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Mon, Apr 27, 11:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-04-27T07:07
Arrive Crestwood
Mon, Apr 27, 9:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Sonora
KY

City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Bowling Green
63.3 mi
01h 11m
To Crestwood
63.3 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S
Destination
81°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Interstate Highway 65

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    3124 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    19.4 mi · 22 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto La Grange Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road

  13. 13

    Continue on La Grange Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lagrange Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    144 m · 15 sec · Railroad Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ballardsville Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Ballardsville Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ballardsville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate Highway 65
98.9 mi · 78%
Gene Snyder Freeway
19.4 mi · 15%
La Grange Road
2.18 mi · 2%
Fairview Avenue
1.69 mi · 1%
Cemetery Road
1.47 mi · 1%
Lagrange Road
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Interstate Highway 65

Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

98.9 mi · 01h 46m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
106.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
01h 11m from Bowling Green
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bowling Green and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crestwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Bowling Green and 63.3 miles from Crestwood.

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

The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 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 Crestwood, 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crestwood.

Stop Ideas Near Sonora

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

82 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Crestwood. Straight-line distance: 106.38 mi (171.2 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 Crestwood

Crestwood is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3242400, -85.4724600
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
End: Crestwood (-85.47246, 38.32424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.9 L · about $16.82
Round trip
$33.64
8.92 gal · 33.8 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.82 $33.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.97 $37.94
Premium $4.65 $20.76 $41.51
Diesel $5.30 $23.66 $47.31

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 27, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bowling Green, KY and Crestwood, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 07:07:48, although it is 08:07:48 in Crestwood.

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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.