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Distance from Bowden Grove to Lake Helen

Driving Distance
248.4 mi 399.7 km
Flying Distance
194.6 mi 313.1 km
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Route Information

The driving distance from Bowden Grove, Alabama to Lake Helen, Georgia is 248.4 mi (399.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 194.6 mi (313.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 23 min

The estimated travel time by road is 3 hours 46 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, long-distance in a east direction. Average speeds around 52 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Bowden Grove
State/Province Alabama
Country US
Latitude 33.339279
Longitude -85.843575
GPS 33.339279° N, 85.843575° W
Local Time 8:18 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Lake Helen
State/Province Georgia
Country US
Latitude 32.427309
Longitude -82.676359
GPS 32.427309° N, 82.676359° W
Local Time 9:18 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Bowden Grove, Alabama to Lake Helen, Georgia covers 248.4 mi (399.7 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 3 hours 46 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (218.5-248.4 miles / 352-400 km). The primary route shown here saves 4 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 52 mph (84 km/h).

Available Routes

I-20 E, I-75 S and I-16 E
248.4 mi 3 hours 46 minutes
Shortest Fastest Tolls
I-75 S and I-16 E
242.6 mi 4 hours 2 minutes
Tolls
I-16 E
218.5 mi 3 hours 59 minutes
Tolls

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.