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

The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Maysville, KY is about 217 miles (349.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.05 mi
04h 15m
Flight
186.31 mi
299.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.31 mi
Kilometers
299.84 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.05 mi
Kilometers
349.31 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maysville
Sun, May 31, 12:17 PM EDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Sun, May 31, 3:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-05-31T07:02
Arrive Maysville
Sun, May 31, 11:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowling Green
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bloomfield
KY

City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA

From Bowling Green
108.5 mi
02h 07m
To Maysville
108.6 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Interstate Highway 65

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

    2735 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  16. 16

    Continue on Paris Pike

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Lexington Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Millersburg Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Millersburg Bypass

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on US 68

    2.2 mi · 2 min · US 68

  22. 22

    Continue on Carlisle Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on Maysville Road

    24.9 mi · 32 min · Maysville Road

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto Forest Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Forest Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 33%
Interstate Highway 65
67.2 mi · 31%
Maysville Road
29.5 mi · 14%
Lexington Road
8.5 mi · 4%
Millersburg Road
6.92 mi · 3%
Paris Pike
5.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

70.7 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
186.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomfield
02h 07m from Bowling Green
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bowling Green and Partly Sunny near Maysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217 miles (349.3 km) and usually takes 04h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.5 miles from Bowling Green and 108.6 miles from Maysville.

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

The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 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 Maysville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bowling Green and Partly Sunny near Maysville.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

55 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Maysville. Straight-line distance: 186.31 mi (299.84 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Maysville

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

Population8,683
Coordinates38.6411900, -83.7443700
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
End: Maysville (-83.74437, 38.64119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
28.99 L · about $28.89
Round trip
$57.77
15.32 gal · 57.98 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.89 $57.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.58 $65.16
Premium $4.65 $35.65 $71.30
Diesel $5.30 $40.63 $81.26

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 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bowling Green, KY and Maysville, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 07:02:38, although it is 08:02:38 in Maysville.

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.