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

The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Lyndon, KY is about 117.4 miles (189 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
117.44 mi
02h 14m
Flight
98.89 mi
159.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.89 mi
Kilometers
159.15 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.44 mi
Kilometers
189 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyndon
Tue, May 12, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Wed, May 13, 12:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-05-12T20:13
Arrive Lyndon
Tue, May 12, 10:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
58.7 mi
01h 07m
To Lyndon
58.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    103.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Interstate Highway 65

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Saint Matthews, Middletown

    2332 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Middletown

    781 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Lyndon

    642 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Shelbyville Road

    137 m · 10 sec · Shelbyville Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    71 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on New Lagrange Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · New Lagrange Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lyndon Lane

    990 ft · 32 sec · Lyndon Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Roland Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · Roland Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate Highway 65
104 mi · 88%
Henry Watterson Expressway
6.42 mi · 5%
Fairview Avenue
1.69 mi · 1%
Cemetery Road
1.47 mi · 1%
New Lagrange Road
0.99 mi · 1%
I 264 East
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Interstate Highway 65

Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

104 mi · 01h 52m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
01h 07m from Bowling Green
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bowling Green and Sunny near Lyndon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.4 miles (189 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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 58.7 miles from Bowling Green and 58.7 miles from Lyndon.

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

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 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 Lyndon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowling Green and Sunny near Lyndon.

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 Lyndon. Straight-line distance: 98.89 mi (159.15 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Lyndon

City in the United States

Population11,445
Coordinates38.2567400, -85.6016300
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
End: Lyndon (-85.60163, 38.25674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.69 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.22
8.28 gal · 31.38 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.61 $31.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.61 $35.21
Premium $4.65 $19.27 $38.54
Diesel $5.30 $21.96 $43.92

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bowling Green, KY and Lyndon, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 20:13:30, although it is 21:13:30 in Lyndon.

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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.