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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
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.
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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.
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Start on the route
98 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1084 ft · 47 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto East 13th Avenue
146 m · 27 sec · East 13th Avenue
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Turn left onto State Street
1109 ft · 36 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto College Heights Boulevard
2507 ft · 1 min · College Heights Boulevard
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Continue on College Heights Boulevard
692 ft · 21 sec · College Heights Boulevard
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Continue on Old Morgantown Road
1 mi · 2 min · Old Morgantown Road
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Turn right onto Morgantown Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road
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Take the ramp right
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
62.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West, US 231 South: Henderson
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Wendell Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson
2333 ft · 57 sec
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Continue straight
23.2 mi · 25 min
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Continue on US 41 South: Madisonville
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South: Morganfield
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Henderson Bypass
4.7 mi · 7 min · Henderson Bypass
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Turn left onto South Green Street
18.4 mi · 22 min · South Green Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
39 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Morganfield. Straight-line distance: 94.03 mi (151.32 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 Morganfield
City in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 3,385 |
| Coordinates | 37.6833800, -87.9166900 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morganfield (-87.91669, 37.68338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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