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

The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Morganfield, KY is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
122.73 mi
02h 23m
Flight
94.03 mi
151.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.03 mi
Kilometers
151.32 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.73 mi
Kilometers
197.51 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morganfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM CDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-04-23T01:03
Arrive Morganfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Masonville
KY

City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America

From Bowling Green
61.3 mi
01h 11m
To Morganfield
61.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on US 60 West, US 231 South: Henderson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Wendell Ford Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson

    2333 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Continue on US 41 South: Madisonville

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South: Morganfield

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Henderson Bypass

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Henderson Bypass

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Green Street

    18.4 mi · 22 min · South Green Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    39 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgantown Road
64.2 mi · 52%
Audubon Parkway West
23.7 mi · 19%
South Green Street
18.4 mi · 15%
Wendell Ford Expressway
6.26 mi · 5%
Henderson Bypass
4.74 mi · 4%
US 41 South
2.49 mi · 2%
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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
94 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Masonville
01h 11m from Bowling Green
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bowling Green and Sunny near Morganfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Masonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Bowling Green and 61.4 miles from Morganfield.

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

The direct path is about 94 miles (151.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Masonville

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

52 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Evansville, IN

58 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Morganfield. Straight-line distance: 94.03 mi (151.32 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Morganfield

City in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population3,385
Coordinates37.6833800, -87.9166900
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
End: Morganfield (-87.91669, 37.68338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.39 L · about $16.33
Round trip
$32.66
8.66 gal · 32.78 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.33 $32.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.42 $36.83
Premium $4.65 $20.15 $40.30
Diesel $5.30 $22.97 $45.93

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowling Green and Morganfield. The current time is 01:03:59.

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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.