How far is Bowling Green, KY from Sturgis, KY?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Sturgis, KY is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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 31m.
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.
County seat in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Sturgis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Sturgis.
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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
5.6 mi · 8 min · Nebo Road
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on North Broadway Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Kentucky 109
1773 ft · 30 sec · Kentucky 109
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Continue on Green Street
7.2 mi · 11 min · Green Street
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
132 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Sturgis.
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sturgis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Sturgis?
The road trip is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Morehead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Bowling Green and 61.2 miles from Sturgis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bowling Green and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sturgis.
Stop Ideas Near Morehead
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 Morehead.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Sturgis. Straight-line distance: 93.01 mi (149.68 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 Sturgis
Human settlement in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,792 |
| Coordinates | 37.5467100, -87.9839100 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sturgis (-87.98391, 37.54671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.37 | $36.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.11 | $40.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.91 | $45.83 |
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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