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

The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Lewisport, KY is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
85.2 mi
01h 41m
Flight
70.08 mi
112.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.08 mi
Kilometers
112.78 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.2 mi
Kilometers
137.11 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewisport
Sat, Apr 18, 4:07 AM CDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Sat, Apr 18, 5:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-04-18T02:26
Arrive Lewisport
Sat, Apr 18, 4:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Hartford
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Bowling Green
42.6 mi
00h 50m
To Lewisport
42.6 mi
00h 50m

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
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 College Heights Boulevard

    692 ft · 21 sec · College Heights Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Morgantown Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Morgantown Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Morgantown Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East, US 231 North: Hawesville

    1792 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Wendell Ford Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pell Street

    17 m · 3 sec · Pell Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pell Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgantown Road
64.2 mi · 75%
Wendell Ford Expressway
10.1 mi · 12%
Old Morgantown Road
1.01 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.99 mi · 1%
College Heights Boulevard
0.61 mi · 1%
US 60 East
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Morgantown Road

Merge slight left

62.3 mi · 01h 07m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
70.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartford
00h 50m from Bowling Green
Leave By
3:08 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 Lewisport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Bowling Green and 42.6 miles from Lewisport.

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

The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 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 Lewisport.

Stop Ideas Near Hartford

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

52 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Evansville, IN

82 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Clarksville, TN

110 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Lewisport. Straight-line distance: 70.08 mi (112.78 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Lewisport

City in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,681
Coordinates37.9370000, -86.9022100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
End: Lewisport (-86.90221, 37.937)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
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 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.38 L · about $11.35
Round trip
$22.70
6.02 gal · 22.76 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.35 $22.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.80 $25.60
Premium $4.65 $14.01 $28.02
Diesel $5.30 $15.97 $31.93

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 Lewisport. The current time is 02:26:17.

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.