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

The driving distance from Owingsville, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
200.29 mi
03h 11m
Flight
167.01 mi
268.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.01 mi
Kilometers
268.78 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.29 mi
Kilometers
322.33 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Fri, Apr 17, 11:50 PM CDT
Return by in Owingsville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owingsville
2026-04-17T21:39
Arrive Bowling Green
Sat, Apr 18, 12:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:11 AM to 10:11 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
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owingsville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bardstown
KY

City in Kentucky

From Owingsville
99.7 mi
01h 35m
To Bowling Green
100.5 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph WSW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    4 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Slate Avenue

    2863 ft · 57 sec · Slate Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Highway 36

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Highway 36

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    39.2 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington

    2152 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West New Circle Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    67 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green

    1288 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1072 ft · 26 sec · East 6th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2647 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    121 m · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Owingsville 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
138 mi · 69%
East Highway 36
40.2 mi · 20%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 3%
Versailles Road
4.51 mi · 2%
I 64 West
2.43 mi · 1%
Fairview Avenue
1.62 mi · 1%
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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
167 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bardstown
01h 35m from Owingsville
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Owingsville and Mostly Sunny near Bowling Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Bardstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Owingsville and 100.5 miles from Bowling Green.

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

The direct path is about 167 miles (268.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Owingsville and Mostly Sunny near Bowling Green.

Stop Ideas Near Bardstown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

56 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owingsville and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 167.01 mi (268.78 km).

Owingsville

#1 Owingsville

City in Bath County, Kentucky

Population1,564
Coordinates38.1448000, -83.7640800
Altitude306
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: East Main Street (-83.764065, 38.144751)
End: State Street (-86.443913, 36.990612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.75 L · about $26.66
Round trip
$53.32
14.14 gal · 53.5 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.66 $53.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.07 $60.14
Premium $4.65 $32.90 $65.81
Diesel $5.30 $37.50 $75.00

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owingsville, KY and Bowling Green, KY. The current time in Owingsville is 21:39:21, although it is 20:39:21 in Bowling Green.

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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.