How far is Bowling Green, KY from Mount Washington, KY?

The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Mount Washington, KY is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
104.79 mi
02h 03m
Flight
88.22 mi
141.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.22 mi
Kilometers
141.97 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.79 mi
Kilometers
168.65 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM EDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 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 Mount Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Upton
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Bowling Green
52.4 mi
01h 01m
To Mount Washington
52.4 mi
01h 01m

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
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Mount Washington.

  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

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Interstate Highway 65

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 44: Shepherdsville, Mount Washington

    2304 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 44 East

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 44 East

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Mill Road

    8.5 mi · 15 min · Old Mill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Bardstown Road

    1514 ft · 33 sec · North Bardstown Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    25 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate Highway 65
90.4 mi · 86%
Old Mill Road
8.51 mi · 8%
Fairview Avenue
1.69 mi · 2%
Cemetery Road
1.47 mi · 1%
Highway 44 East
1.31 mi · 1%
KY 44
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Interstate Highway 65

Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

90.4 mi · 01h 37m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upton
01h 01m from Bowling Green
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bowling Green and Sunny near Mount Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Mount Washington?

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Upton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Bowling Green and 52.4 miles from Mount Washington.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 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 Mount Washington, 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 Mount Washington.

Stop Ideas Near Upton

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

88 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Mount Washington. Straight-line distance: 88.22 mi (141.97 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

Population70,631
Coordinates36.9903200, -86.4436000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Mount Washington

#2 Mount Washington

Highest mountain in the US state of New Hampshire

Population14,907
Coordinates38.0500600, -85.5457900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
End: Mount Washington (-85.54579, 38.05006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14 L · about $13.95
Round trip
$27.91
7.4 gal · 28 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.95 $27.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.74 $31.47
Premium $4.65 $17.22 $34.44
Diesel $5.30 $19.62 $39.25

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bowling Green, KY and Mount Washington, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 01:03:54, although it is 02:03:54 in Mount Washington.

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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.