How far is Middlesboro, KY from Bowling Green, KY?
The driving distance from Middlesboro, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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 30m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middlesboro and Bowling Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlesboro and Bowling Green.
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Start on Lothbury Avenue
53 m · 10 sec · Lothbury Avenue
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Turn right onto 21st Street
155 m · 30 sec · 21st Street
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Turn left onto West Cumberland Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Cumberland Avenue
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Turn left onto 12th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Pineville Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Pineville Road
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Continue on Wilderness Road
10.5 mi · 13 min · Wilderness Road
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Continue on Riverview Avenue
30.7 mi · 37 min · Riverview Avenue
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Continue on Corbin Bypass
1.9 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington
1811 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 80: Somerset, London
865 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
71 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
34.5 mi · 41 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Turn right
2233 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green
3226 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Parkway
1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Expressway
1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 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 Middlesboro 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.
Cumberland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.9 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middlesboro and Chance Rain Showers 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 Middlesboro to Bowling Green?
The road trip is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Science Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Middlesboro and 99.2 miles from Bowling Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Middlesboro 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 Middlesboro and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowling Green.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middlesboro and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 153.16 mi (246.48 km).
#1 Middlesboro
City in Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 10,730 |
| Coordinates | 36.6084200, -83.7165800 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| 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: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.51 | $53.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.90 | $59.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.72 | $65.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.29 | $74.57 |
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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