How far is Bowling Green, KY from South Shore, KY?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to South Shore, KY is about 267.4 miles (430.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and South Shore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and South Shore.
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Start on the route
98 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
2228 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
761 ft · 13 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue
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Continue on Cemetery Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road
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Take the ramp left
1569 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
67.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Interstate Highway 65
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
3252 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
571 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Paris Pike
5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on Lexington Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Millersburg Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · Millersburg Road
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Continue on Millersburg Bypass
2.1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Bypass
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Continue on US 68
2.2 mi · 2 min · US 68
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Continue on Carlisle Bypass
3.9 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Bypass
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Continue on Maysville Road
24.9 mi · 32 min · Maysville Road
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Turn right onto Duke of York Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Duke of York Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Maple Leaf Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Maple Leaf Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
144 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto AA Highway
39 mi · 53 min · AA Highway
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Turn left
725 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 19 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and South Shore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bowling Green and Chance Rain Showers near South Shore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to South Shore?
The road trip is about 267.4 miles (430.4 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.6 miles from Bowling Green and 133.8 miles from South Shore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.60 one way or $71.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 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 South Shore, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bowling Green and Chance Rain Showers near South Shore.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg
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 Lawrenceburg.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and South Shore. Straight-line distance: 224.58 mi (361.43 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 South Shore
City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,049 |
| Coordinates | 38.7209100, -82.9582300 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Shore (-82.95823, 38.72091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 430 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $35.60 | $71.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.15 | $80.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.93 | $87.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.07 | $100.14 |
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 19, 2026
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