How far is Gamaliel, KY from Bowling Green, KY?
The driving distance from Gamaliel, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gamaliel and Bowling Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gamaliel and Bowling Green.
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Start on Stanford Street
1 km · 2 min · Stanford Street
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Turn straight onto Fountain Run Road
13.6 mi · 20 min · Fountain Run Road
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Continue on Holland Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Holland Road
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Continue on Holland Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Holland Road
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Continue on East Locust Street
1062 ft · 18 sec · East Locust Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
660 ft · 17 sec · South 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1632 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Smiths Grove Road
639 ft · 11 sec · Smiths Grove Road
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Continue on Gallatin Road
1306 ft · 22 sec · Gallatin Road
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Turn slight right
59 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Bowling Green Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bowling Green Road
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Continue straight
21.4 mi · 31 min
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Continue on East 12th Avenue
1659 ft · 52 sec · East 12th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Street
107 m · 12 sec · State Street
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Turn uturn
56 m · 16 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 Gamaliel and Bowling Green.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Bowling Green Road
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21.4 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gamaliel and Partly Sunny near Bowling Green.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gamaliel to Bowling Green?
The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Scottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Gamaliel and 26.3 miles from Bowling Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gamaliel and Partly Sunny near Bowling Green.
Stop Ideas Near Scottsville
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 Scottsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gamaliel and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 43.21 mi (69.54 km).
#1 Gamaliel
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 355 |
| Coordinates | 36.6397800, -85.7966400 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| 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: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $3.86 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
| Diesel | $6.09 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
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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