How far is Bowling Green, KY from Providence, KY?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Providence, KY is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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 05m.
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.
Human settlement in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Providence.
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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
33.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Paducah
1732 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
38.2 mi · 41 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Henderson
2909 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1749 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 281: Madisonville, Providence
1025 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Island Ford Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Island Ford Road
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Continue on Nebo Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · Nebo Road
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Continue on Main Street
2793 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Nebo Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Nebo Road
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Turn left onto Westerfield Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Westerfield Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
2232 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
8 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Providence.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
38.2 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bowling Green and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Providence?
The road trip is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Rockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Bowling Green and 51.9 miles from Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.80 one way or $27.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bowling Green and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Providence.
Stop Ideas Near Rockport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Providence. Straight-line distance: 77.87 mi (125.32 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 Providence
City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 3,065 |
| Coordinates | 37.3975500, -87.7627900 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Providence (-87.76279, 37.39755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.03 | $34.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.41 | $38.83 |
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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