How far is Bowling Green, KY from Franklin, KY?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Franklin, KY is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Franklin.
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Start on the route
98 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
95 m · 16 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto East 12th Avenue
1197 ft · 33 sec · East 12th Avenue
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
2856 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Scottsville Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Scottsville Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2232 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 100: Scottsville, Franklin
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Scottsville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Scottsville Road
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Turn right onto Rapids Road
78 m · 10 sec · Rapids Road
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Turn left onto Scottsville Road
3226 ft · 1 min · Scottsville Road
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Continue on East Cedar Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Cedar Street
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Turn right onto North Water Street
30 m · 4 sec · North Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Franklin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Scottsville Road
Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Franklin?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Bowling Green and 11.8 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Woodburn
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 19.94 mi (32.09 km).
#1 Bowling Green
The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.
| Population | 70,631 |
| Coordinates | 36.9903200, -86.4436000 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
City in and county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9,046 |
| Coordinates | 36.7222600, -86.5772200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-86.57722, 36.72226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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