Bowling Green, MO Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Bowling Green, MO is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 104 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Bowling Green, MO spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
205.5 mi
Lee's Summit, MO
Quickest Drive
1h 11m
Saint Peters, MO
Plan Around Bowling Green, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Bowling Green, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Bowling Green, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bowling Green, MO
Driving from Bowling Green, MO
Expect an average of 104 miles and about 2h 7m behind the wheel when leaving Bowling Green, MO. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 206 miles (4h 4m), while the shortest is just 58 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Bowling Green, MO include Lee's Summit, MO (205.5 mi, 4h 4m), Columbia, MO (85.2 mi, 1h 51m), Chesterfield, MO (64.9 mi, 1h 20m), and Saint Peters, MO (58.4 mi, 1h 11m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 104-mile trip from Bowling Green, MO, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Bowling Green, MO and 2 routes heading into Bowling Green, MO, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 58 to 206 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bowling Green, MO covers 206 miles and takes approximately 4h 4m. Shorter options start at just 58 miles.
The average route from Bowling Green, MO runs about 104 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 104-mile trip from Bowling Green, MO costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bowling Green, MO include Lee's Summit, MO, Columbia, MO, Chesterfield, MO and Saint Peters, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bowling Green, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,130
Median Income
$51,675
Median Home Value
$116,400
Median Age
37.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Bowling Green, MO
Bowling Green is a small town in Missouri a few hours Northwest of St. Louis, not far from the banks of the mighty Mississippi River.
Actual things to see and do in Bowling Green are next to nothing. Too far out of St Louis for commuters, Bowling Green is however a lovely slice of 'American Pie'. The center of town consists of the courthouse around which a square of 'mom and pop' stores ply for trade. There are no big chain stores on the square yet. However there is a sizable Amish community next to the town, which is worth an afternoon exploring. Maps are available locally. 1 James Beauchamp Clark House. Museum house. (updated Oct 2020)
Though no photos should be taken of the Amish people themselves, taking photos of their land is o.k. They sheaf wheat the old fashioned way.
There is an Amish store where fresh, local grown produce can be bought.
Travel tips adapted from Bowling Green (Missouri) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
How Much Time Do You Have?
Pick your one-way drive time and see where you can go from Bowling Green, MO.
No routes in this time range.
destinations from Bowling Green, MO.
Trips to Bowling Green, MO
Nearby Hubs
Other cities within driving distance of Bowling Green, MO that also have route pages.
Escape Planner
Where to go from Bowling Green, MO?
Curated day trips, weekend getaways, and overnight routes — grouped by how much time you have and the kind of trip you want.
Drives from Bowling Green, MO in your inbox
Monthly note with new routes, weekend drive ideas, and seasonal picks for MO. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Browse more MO road trips or choose a route from Bowling Green, MO above.