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

The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Owingsville, KY is about 200.1 miles (322 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.09 mi
03h 46m
Flight
167.01 mi
268.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.01 mi
Kilometers
268.78 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.09 mi
Kilometers
322.01 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owingsville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:49 AM EDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Sat, Apr 18, 5:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-04-17T22:03
Arrive Owingsville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowling Green
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bardstown
KY

City in Kentucky

From Bowling Green
100 mi
01h 53m
To Owingsville
100.1 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Interstate Highway 65

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

    2735 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland

    2515 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 36: Frenchburg, Owingsville

    1871 ft · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Highway 36

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Highway 36

  22. 22

    Continue on Slate Avenue

    2863 ft · 59 sec · Slate Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    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 Owingsville.

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 35%
Interstate Highway 65
67.2 mi · 34%
I 64 East
40.1 mi · 20%
New Circle Road
5.65 mi · 3%
Versailles Road
4.64 mi · 2%
I 75 South
2.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
167 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bardstown
01h 53m from Bowling Green
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bowling Green and Mostly Clear near Owingsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.1 miles (322 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bardstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Bowling Green and 100.1 miles from Owingsville.

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

The direct path is about 167 miles (268.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.62 one way or $53.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 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 Owingsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bowling Green and Mostly Clear near Owingsville.

Stop Ideas Near Bardstown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

56 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Owingsville. Straight-line distance: 167.01 mi (268.78 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

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

#2 Owingsville

City in Bath County, Kentucky

Population1,564
Coordinates38.1448000, -83.7640800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
End: Owingsville (-83.76408, 38.1448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.73 L · about $26.62
Round trip
$53.25
14.12 gal · 53.46 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.62 $53.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.03 $60.05
Premium $4.65 $32.86 $65.71
Diesel $5.30 $37.45 $74.89

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bowling Green, KY and Owingsville, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 22:03:01, although it is 23:03:01 in Owingsville.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.