How far is Bowling Green, KY from Taylor Mill, KY?

The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Taylor Mill, KY is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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
210.33 mi
03h 57m
Flight
174.56 mi
280.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.56 mi
Kilometers
280.93 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.33 mi
Kilometers
338.49 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 10:19 AM EDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-04-19T05:22
Arrive Taylor Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 9:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
9:06 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
Okolona
KY

City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Bowling Green
105.1 mi
01h 58m
To Taylor Mill
105.1 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Taylor Mill.

  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

    103.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Interstate Highway 65

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275

    1620 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 16: Taylor Mill, Covington

    2684 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Taylor Mill Road

    883 ft · 25 sec · Taylor Mill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Taylor Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Mill Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Mill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Taylor Mill.

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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate Highway 65
104 mi · 49%
I 71 North
71.4 mi · 34%
I 75 North
12.1 mi · 6%
Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 5%
Ronald Reagan Highway
4.07 mi · 2%
Taylor Mill Road
2.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
174.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okolona
01h 58m from Bowling Green
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bowling Green and Chance Rain Showers near Taylor Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Taylor Mill?

The road trip is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Okolona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Bowling Green and 105.1 miles from Taylor Mill.

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

The direct path is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.98 one way or $55.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 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 Taylor Mill, 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 Taylor Mill.

Stop Ideas Near Okolona

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

14 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Taylor Mill. Straight-line distance: 174.56 mi (280.93 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

Population70,631
Coordinates36.9903200, -86.4436000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Taylor Mill

#2 Taylor Mill

City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,820
Coordinates38.9975600, -84.4963300
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
End: Taylor Mill (-84.49633, 38.99756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.09 L · about $27.98
Round trip
$55.96
14.84 gal · 56.18 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.98 $55.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.56 $63.11
Premium $4.65 $34.53 $69.07
Diesel $5.30 $39.36 $78.71

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bowling Green, KY and Taylor Mill, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 05:22:23, although it is 06:22:23 in Taylor Mill.

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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.