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

The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Guthrie, KY is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
50.55 mi
01h 10m
Flight
46.44 mi
74.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.44 mi
Kilometers
74.73 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.55 mi
Kilometers
81.36 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guthrie
Wed, Apr 29, 8:10 AM CDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Wed, Apr 29, 9:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-04-29T06:59
Arrive Guthrie
Wed, Apr 29, 8:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Russellville
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Bowling Green
25.2 mi
00h 35m
To Guthrie
25.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    98 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1084 ft · 47 sec · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 13th Avenue

    146 m · 27 sec · East 13th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Street

    1109 ft · 36 sec · State Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto College Heights Boulevard

    2507 ft · 1 min · College Heights Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Avenue of Champions

    2505 ft · 1 min · Avenue of Champions

  7. 7

    Continue on Russellville Road

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Russellville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 54 sec · Bowling Green Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 9th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 9th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Clarksville Road

    2287 ft · 41 sec · Clarksville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West 9th Street

    762 ft · 15 sec · West 9th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Clarksville Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Russellville Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Russellville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ewing Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ewing Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ewing Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Russellville Road
19.7 mi · 39%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 24%
Clarksville Road
11 mi · 22%
East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.19 mi · 6%
East 9th Street
1.78 mi · 4%
Ewing Street
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bowling Green Road

Continue on Bowling Green Road

11.8 mi · 00h 13m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
00h 35m from Bowling Green
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bowling Green and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guthrie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Bowling Green and 25.3 miles from Guthrie.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bowling Green and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guthrie.

Stop Ideas Near Russellville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

55 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

78 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Madisonville, KY

80 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Guthrie. Straight-line distance: 46.44 mi (74.73 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 Guthrie

City in Kentucky, USA

Population1,426
Coordinates36.6483800, -87.1663900
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
End: Guthrie (-87.16639, 36.64838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.75 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.42
3.56 gal · 13.5 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.71 $13.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.57 $15.14
Premium $4.65 $8.28 $16.57
Diesel $5.30 $9.44 $18.88

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowling Green and Guthrie. The current time is 06:59:52.

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.