Ballwin to Bowling Green, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

249.9 miles 402.2 km · straight line
312.4 miles estimated 502.8 km · driving distance
6h 17min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
115° ESE bearing direction

How far is Ballwin from Bowling Green, Kentucky?

The distance from Ballwin to Bowling Green, Kentucky is 249.9 miles (402.2 km) as the crow flies. Bowling Green, Kentucky is located ESE of Ballwin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 312.4 miles, taking about 6h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Ballwin in Missouri and Bowling Green, Kentucky in Kentucky.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ballwin and Bowling Green, Kentucky. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ballwin to Bowling Green, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 17min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 32min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~5h 58min $37–$109* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ballwin & Bowling Green, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Ballwin
38.60°N, 90.55°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
Bowling Green, Kentucky
36.99°N, 86.44°W
America/Chicago
161m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 83 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 99.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients