How far is Morgantown, KY from Bowling Green, KY?
The driving distance from Morgantown, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgantown and Bowling Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and Bowling Green.
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Start on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 165 South: Bowling Green
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
826 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Morgantown Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Morgantown Road
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Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road
1 mi · 3 min · Old Morgantown Road
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Turn left onto University Boulevard
110 m · 9 sec · University Boulevard
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Continue on Kentucky Street
2659 ft · 49 sec · Kentucky Street
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Turn right onto East 12th Avenue
143 m · 18 sec · East 12th Avenue
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Turn left onto Center Street
66 m · 8 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto East 12th Avenue
967 ft · 34 sec · East 12th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
124 m · 13 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 Morgantown 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.
I 165 South
Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morgantown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Morgantown to Bowling Green?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Morgantown and 13.1 miles from Bowling Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Morgantown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowling Green.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 20.96 mi (33.73 km).
#1 Morgantown
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 2,373 |
| Coordinates | 37.2256000, -86.6836000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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