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

The driving distance from Masonville, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.31 mi
01h 08m
Flight
57.38 mi
92.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.38 mi
Kilometers
92.35 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.31 mi
Kilometers
103.49 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Sun, May 31, 1:46 AM CDT
Return by in Masonville
Sun, May 31, 2:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Masonville
2026-05-31T00:38
Arrive Bowling Green
Sun, May 31, 1:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Masonville
9:30 PM CDT
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
Morgantown
KY

County seat in Kentucky

From Masonville
31.7 mi
00h 34m
To Bowling Green
32.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Masonville Habit Road

    35 m · 7 sec · Masonville Habit Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    17.4 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Union Street

    928 ft · 21 sec · East Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Clay Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2730 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-165 South

    2120 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    826 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Morgantown Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Old Morgantown Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    110 m · 9 sec · University Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Kentucky Street

    2659 ft · 49 sec · Kentucky Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 12th Avenue

    143 m · 18 sec · East 12th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Center Street

    66 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 12th Avenue

    967 ft · 34 sec · East 12th Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

    124 m · 13 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Turn uturn

    56 m · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Masonville 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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-165 South
40.4 mi · 63%
Morgantown Road
1.76 mi · 3%
Clay Street
1.07 mi · 2%
Old Morgantown Road
1.01 mi · 2%
Kentucky Street
0.5 mi · 1%
East 12th Avenue
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I-165 South

Merge slight left

39.8 mi · 00h 43m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morgantown
00h 34m from Masonville
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Masonville and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Masonville to Bowling Green?

The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Morgantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Masonville and 32.6 miles from Bowling Green.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Masonville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowling Green.

Stop Ideas Near Morgantown

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

73 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Clarksville, TN

98 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Evansville, IN

114 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Masonville and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 57.38 mi (92.35 km).

Masonville

#1 Masonville

City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,014
Coordinates37.6750500, -87.0347200
Altitude129
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: Masonville Habit Road (-87.034713, 37.675048)
End: (-86.443605, 36.990317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.59 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.54 gal · 17.18 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.65 $19.31
Premium $4.65 $10.56 $21.13
Diesel $5.30 $12.04 $24.08

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Masonville and Bowling Green. The current time is 00:38:16.

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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.