How far is Bowling Green, KY from Southgate, KY?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Southgate, KY is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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 04h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Southgate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Southgate.
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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
103.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Interstate Highway 65
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati
1877 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
71 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275
1620 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Southgate, Fort Thomas
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27, KY 8: Southgate
38 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Alexandria Pike
2860 ft · 2 min · Alexandria Pike
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Turn left onto Temple Place
114 m · 20 sec · Temple Place
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Turn right onto Evergreen Drive
610 ft · 27 sec · Evergreen Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Evergreen Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Southgate.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Interstate Highway 65
Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
104 mi · 01h 52m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bowling Green and Chance Rain Showers near Southgate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Southgate?
The road trip is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Lynnview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Bowling Green and 106.9 miles from Southgate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.47 one way or $56.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 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 Southgate, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bowling Green and Chance Rain Showers near Southgate.
Stop Ideas Near Lynnview
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 Lynnview.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Southgate. Straight-line distance: 179.41 mi (288.73 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 Southgate
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 4,046 |
| Coordinates | 39.0720000, -84.4727200 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southgate (-84.47272, 39.072)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.47 | $56.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.11 | $64.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.14 | $70.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.05 | $80.09 |
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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