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

The driving distance from Maysville, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 217.9 miles (350.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.92 mi
03h 41m
Flight
186.31 mi
299.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.31 mi
Kilometers
299.84 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.92 mi
Kilometers
350.71 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Sun, May 31, 9:29 AM CDT
Return by in Maysville
Sun, May 31, 2:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maysville
2026-05-31T06:47
Arrive Bowling Green
Sun, May 31, 10:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:42 AM to 10:42 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maysville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bloomfield
KY

City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA

From Maysville
108.4 mi
01h 50m
To Bowling Green
109.5 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph E
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 Maysville and Bowling Green.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Coughlin Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Coughlin Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    17.2 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    22.8 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bank Row Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bank Row Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lexington Road

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Lexington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Paris Pike

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West New Circle Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    67 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green

    1288 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1072 ft · 26 sec · East 6th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2647 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    121 m · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maysville 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
138 mi · 64%
Coughlin Boulevard
44.6 mi · 20%
Lexington Road
8.09 mi · 4%
Paris Pike
5.91 mi · 3%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 3%
Versailles Road
4.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

70.6 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
186.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomfield
01h 50m from Maysville
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Maysville 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 Maysville to Bowling Green?

The road trip is about 217.9 miles (350.7 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Maysville and 109.5 miles from Bowling Green.

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

The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.00 one way or $58.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

55 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maysville and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 186.31 mi (299.84 km).

Maysville

#1 Maysville

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

Population8,683
Coordinates38.6411900, -83.7443700
Altitude165
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: Forest Avenue (-83.744397, 38.641087)
End: State Street (-86.443913, 36.990612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.69 gal
29.11 L · about $29.00
Round trip
$58.00
15.38 gal · 58.22 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.7 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.00 $58.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.71 $65.41
Premium $4.65 $35.79 $71.58
Diesel $5.30 $40.79 $81.58

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Maysville, KY and Bowling Green, KY. The current time in Maysville is 06:47:52, although it is 05:47:52 in Bowling Green.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.