How far is Campbellsville, KY from Bowling Green, KY?

The driving distance from Campbellsville, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.33 mi
01h 26m
Flight
65.38 mi
105.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.38 mi
Kilometers
105.22 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.33 mi
Kilometers
116.41 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Sat, Apr 18, 12:22 PM CDT
Return by in Campbellsville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Campbellsville
2026-04-18T11:55
Arrive Bowling Green
Sat, Apr 18, 1:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:27 AM to 10:27 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Campbellsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Glasgow
KY

City in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Campbellsville
42.4 mi
00h 43m
To Bowling Green
30 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Campbellsville and Bowling Green.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Street

    1332 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Broadway

    1646 ft · 21 sec · West Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue on Greensburg Road

    10 mi · 11 min · Greensburg Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    2143 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Edmonton Road

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Edmonton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Greensburg Road

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Greensburg Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2083 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    29.1 mi · 31 min · Cumberland Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Cumberland Parkway

    1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Cumberland Expressway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green

    1288 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1072 ft · 26 sec · East 6th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2647 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    121 m · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
29.4 mi · 41%
Greensburg Road
20.2 mi · 28%
Cumberland Expressway
17.3 mi · 24%
Edmonton Road
11.9 mi · 16%
Fairview Avenue
1.62 mi · 2%
Columbia Highway
1.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

29.1 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glasgow
00h 43m from Campbellsville
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Campbellsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowling Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Campbellsville to Bowling Green?

The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Campbellsville and 30 miles from Bowling Green.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Campbellsville and Bowling Green, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Campbellsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowling Green.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Campbellsville and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 65.38 mi (105.22 km).

Campbellsville

#1 Campbellsville

City in Kentucky

Population11,430
Coordinates37.3434000, -85.3419100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Bowling Green

#2 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

Population70,631
Coordinates36.9903200, -86.4436000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: US 68 (-85.341892, 37.343377)
End: State Street (-86.443913, 36.990612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.66 L · about $9.62
Round trip
$19.23
5.1 gal · 19.32 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.62 $19.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.85 $21.69
Premium $4.65 $11.87 $23.74
Diesel $5.30 $13.53 $27.05

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Campbellsville, KY and Bowling Green, KY. The current time in Campbellsville is 11:55:18, although it is 10:55:18 in Bowling Green.

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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.