How far is Bowling Green, KY from Oak Grove, KY?

The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Oak Grove, KY is about 75.2 miles (121 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
75.21 mi
01h 35m
Flight
59.66 mi
96.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.66 mi
Kilometers
96.01 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.21 mi
Kilometers
121.04 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Tue, May 26, 11:12 AM CDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Tue, May 26, 12:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-05-26T09:36
Arrive Oak Grove
Tue, May 26, 11:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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

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
Ferguson
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Bowling Green
37.6 mi
00h 47m
To Oak Grove
37.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Oak Grove.

  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 Avenue of Champions

    2505 ft · 1 min · Avenue of Champions

  7. 7

    Continue on Russellville Road

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Russellville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Franklin Street

    765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Franklin Street

    114 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East 4th Street

    3196 ft · 54 sec · East 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    39 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    69 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1391 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hopkinsville Road

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinsville Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    23.2 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way

    4 mi · 5 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    10.8 mi · 16 min · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Thompsonville Lane

    33 m · 3 sec · Thompsonville Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thompsonville Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hopkinsville Road
31.1 mi · 41%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 16%
Fort Campbell Boulevard
10.8 mi · 14%
Russellville Road
10.8 mi · 14%
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
3.96 mi · 5%
East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Hopkinsville Road

Continue straight

23.2 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferguson
00h 47m from Bowling Green
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bowling Green and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Ferguson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Bowling Green and 37.7 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.99 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bowling Green and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Ferguson

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

44 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

72 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Madisonville, KY

81 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 59.66 mi (96.01 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

Population70,631
Coordinates36.9903200, -86.4436000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Oak Grove

#2 Oak Grove

City in Kentucky, United States

Population7,369
Coordinates36.6650500, -87.4427900
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
End: Oak Grove (-87.44279, 36.66505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.05 L · about $9.99
Round trip
$19.99
5.3 gal · 20.1 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.99 $19.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.27 $22.54
Premium $4.65 $12.33 $24.67
Diesel $5.30 $14.06 $28.11

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowling Green and Oak Grove. The current time is 09:36:40.

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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.