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

The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Livermore, KY is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
61.15 mi
01h 18m
Flight
51.38 mi
82.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.38 mi
Kilometers
82.69 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.15 mi
Kilometers
98.41 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livermore
Mon, May 25, 2:44 AM CDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Mon, May 25, 4:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-05-25T01:25
Arrive Livermore
Mon, May 25, 2:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Morgantown
KY

County seat in Kentucky

From Bowling Green
30.6 mi
00h 39m
To Livermore
30.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph E
Destination
77°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.7 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY-69: Hartford, Beaver Dam

    2337 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Clay Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Union Street

    928 ft · 23 sec · East Union Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1283 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 231 N

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 231 N

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Livermore Road

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Livermore Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Henton Street

    651 ft · 11 sec · Henton Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    1292 ft · 22 sec · 7th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgantown Road
41.6 mi · 68%
Livermore Road
12.8 mi · 21%
US Highway 231 N
1.37 mi · 2%
Clay Street
1.07 mi · 2%
Old Morgantown Road
1.01 mi · 2%
College Heights Boulevard
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Morgantown Road

Merge slight left

39.7 mi · 00h 43m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morgantown
00h 39m from Bowling Green
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Morgantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Bowling Green and 30.6 miles from Livermore.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morgantown

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

73 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Clarksville, TN

98 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Evansville, IN

114 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Livermore. Straight-line distance: 51.38 mi (82.69 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 Livermore

City in Kentucky

Population1,270
Coordinates37.4931000, -87.1319400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
End: Livermore (-87.13194, 37.4931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $8.15
Round trip
$16.29
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.15 $16.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.19 $18.37
Premium $4.65 $10.05 $20.11
Diesel $5.30 $11.46 $22.91

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowling Green and Livermore. The current time is 01:25:44.

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.