How far is Ludlow, KY from Bowling Green, KY?
The driving distance from Ludlow, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ludlow and Bowling Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ludlow and Bowling Green.
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Start on the route
33 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Davies Street
49 m · 9 sec · Davies Street
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Turn right onto Linden Street
1060 ft · 53 sec · Linden Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Adela Avenue
2448 ft · 1 min · Adela Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Deverill Street
1111 ft · 27 sec · Deverill Street
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Continue on Sleepy Hollow Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Sleepy Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dixie Highway
842 ft · 27 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Kyles Lane
649 ft · 21 sec · Kyles Lane
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Louisville, Lexington
1493 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 18 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 Ludlow 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ludlow to Bowling Green?
The road trip is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 Ludlow and 105.2 miles from Bowling Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.
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 Ludlow 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Ludlow and Chance Rain Showers near Bowling Green.
Stop Ideas Near Okolona
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ludlow and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 178.16 mi (286.72 km).
#1 Ludlow
City in Kentucky
| Population | 4,506 |
| Coordinates | 39.0925600, -84.5474400 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| 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: State Street (-86.443913, 36.990612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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