How far is Prestonsburg, KY from Bowling Green, KY?
The driving distance from Prestonsburg, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207 miles (333.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prestonsburg and Bowling Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prestonsburg and Bowling Green.
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Start on South Lake Drive
16 m · 6 sec · South Lake Drive
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Turn left onto West Graham Street
697 ft · 23 sec · West Graham Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Town Branch Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Town Branch Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2900 ft · 42 sec
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Take the exit slight right
674 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
99 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
42.3 mi · 48 min
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Continue on Hal Rogers Parkway
94.2 mi · 1 hr 50 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 Prestonsburg 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.
Hal Rogers Parkway
Continue on Hal Rogers Parkway
94.2 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Prestonsburg 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 Prestonsburg to Bowling Green?
The road trip is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.6 miles from Prestonsburg and 122.6 miles from Bowling Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207 miles (333.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 8:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.77 one way or $65.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Prestonsburg and Bowling Green, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Prestonsburg and Sunny near Bowling Green.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prestonsburg and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 207.06 mi (333.23 km).
#1 Prestonsburg
City and county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky
| Population | 3,460 |
| Coordinates | 37.6656500, -82.7715500 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.77 | $65.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.96 | $73.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.44 | $80.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.09 | $92.18 |
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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