How far is Crescent Springs, KY from Bowling Green, KY?
The driving distance from Crescent Springs, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crescent Springs and Bowling Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crescent Springs and Bowling Green.
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Start on Western Reserve Road
667 ft · 31 sec · Western Reserve Road
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Turn left onto Anderson Road
983 ft · 28 sec · Anderson Road
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Turn right onto Buttermilk Pike
1618 ft · 46 sec · Buttermilk Pike
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 South, I 75 South
952 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
71.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
936 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis
963 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
104.5 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green
1288 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Cemetery Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue
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Continue on East 6th Avenue
1072 ft · 26 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
2647 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right
121 m · 34 sec
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Turn left
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crescent Springs and Bowling Green.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
105 mi · 01h 53m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crescent Springs and 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 Crescent Springs to Bowling Green?
The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
South Park View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Crescent Springs and 103 miles from Bowling Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.38 one way or $54.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Crescent Springs and Bowling Green, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crescent Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowling Green.
Stop Ideas Near South Park View
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crescent Springs and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 174.79 mi (281.29 km).
#1 Crescent Springs
City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 4,138 |
| Coordinates | 39.0514500, -84.5816100 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowling Green
The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.
| Population | 70,631 |
| Coordinates | 36.9903200, -86.4436000 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.443605, 36.990317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.38 | $54.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.88 | $61.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.79 | $67.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.51 | $77.01 |
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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