How far is Bowling Green, KY from Monticello, KY?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Monticello, KY is about 152.9 miles (246 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Monticello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Monticello.
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Start on the route
98 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
2228 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
761 ft · 13 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue
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Continue on Cemetery Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road
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Take the ramp left
1569 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
67.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Interstate Highway 65
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
3252 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
571 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Versailles Road
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Turn right onto Man O War Boulevard
4.6 mi · 7 min · Man O War Boulevard
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Turn left onto Clays Mill Extended
47 m · 5 sec · Clays Mill Extended
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Continue on Clays Mill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Clays Mill Road
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Turn right onto Monticello Boulevard
71 m · 8 sec · Monticello Boulevard
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Turn right onto Holwyn Road
114 m · 19 sec · Holwyn Road
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Turn left onto Halifax Drive
154 m · 17 sec · Halifax Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Halifax Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Monticello.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Bowling Green and Clear near Monticello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Monticello?
The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Bowling Green and 76.5 miles from Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.26 one way or $40.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 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 Monticello, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Bowling Green and Clear near Monticello.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabethtown.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 124.77 mi (200.79 km).
#1 Bowling Green
The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.
| Population | 70,631 |
| Coordinates | 36.9903200, -86.4436000 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monticello
Monticello is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9923000, -84.5502200 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monticello (-84.55022, 37.9923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.76 | $20.26 | $40.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $23.44 | $46.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.76 | $51.52 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $32.59 | $65.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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