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

The driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.65 mi
01h 30m
Flight
52.15 mi
83.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.15 mi
Kilometers
83.93 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.65 mi
Kilometers
108.87 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM CDT
Return by in Oklahoma
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oklahoma
2026-04-23T05:54
Arrive Bowling Green
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oklahoma
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
Beaver Dam
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Oklahoma
33.8 mi
00h 45m
To Bowling Green
33.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10.2 mi · 18 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pleasant Ridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto US Highway 231 N

    10.2 mi · 15 min · US Highway 231 N

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1283 ft · 42 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Union Street

    928 ft · 21 sec · East Union Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Clay Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2730 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-165 South

    2120 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    826 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Morgantown Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Old Morgantown Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    110 m · 9 sec · University Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Kentucky Street

    2659 ft · 49 sec · Kentucky Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 12th Avenue

    143 m · 18 sec · East 12th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Center Street

    66 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 12th Avenue

    967 ft · 34 sec · East 12th Avenue

  18. 18

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

    124 m · 13 sec · State Street

  19. 19

    Turn uturn

    56 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oklahoma 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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-165 South
40.4 mi · 60%
US Highway 231 N
10.2 mi · 15%
Morgantown Road
1.76 mi · 3%
Pleasant Ridge Road
1.14 mi · 2%
Clay Street
1.07 mi · 2%
Old Morgantown Road
1.01 mi · 1%
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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaver Dam
00h 45m from Oklahoma
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oklahoma and Sunny near Bowling Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma to Bowling Green?

The road trip is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Beaver Dam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Oklahoma and 33.8 miles from Bowling Green.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oklahoma and Sunny near Bowling Green.

Stop Ideas Near Beaver Dam

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

54 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Evansville, IN

88 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Clarksville, TN

106 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 52.15 mi (83.93 km).

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#1 Oklahoma

Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6617200, -86.8772100
Altitude133
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: Oklahoma (-86.87721, 37.66172)
End: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.04 L · about $9.01
Round trip
$18.03
4.78 gal · 18.08 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.01 $18.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.65 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $5.30 $12.68 $25.35

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oklahoma and Bowling Green. The current time is 05:54:03.

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.