How far is Scottsville, KY from Bowling Green, KY?
The driving distance from Scottsville, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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City in Kentucky, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsville and Bowling Green.
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Start on Smiths Grove Road
673 ft · 11 sec · Smiths Grove Road
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Continue on Gallatin Road
1306 ft · 22 sec · Gallatin Road
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Turn slight right
59 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Bowling Green Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bowling Green Road
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Continue straight
21.4 mi · 31 min
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Continue on East 12th Avenue
1659 ft · 52 sec · East 12th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Street
107 m · 12 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 Scottsville 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.
Bowling Green Road
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21.4 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scottsville and Mostly Sunny 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 Scottsville to Bowling Green?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Woodburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Scottsville and 15 miles from Bowling Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scottsville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowling Green.
Stop Ideas Near Woodburn
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsville and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 21.53 mi (34.65 km).
#1 Scottsville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 4,548 |
| Coordinates | 36.7533800, -86.1905400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 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 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.99 | $9.97 |
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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