Road Trips from Bowling Green, KY
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
48
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
39
Under 2 hours
12 total in this range
Hopkinsville, KY
1h 20m64.3 mi one way
Burkesville, KY
1h 22m71.1 mi one way
Cadiz, KY
1h 47m84.7 mi one way
Greensburg, KY
1h 26m74.5 mi one way
Oak Grove, KY
1h 35m75.2 mi one way
Full-day getaway
30 total in this range
Hendron, KY
2h 48m139.3 mi one way
Benton, KY
2h 34m129.2 mi one way
Clay, KY
2h 14m110.4 mi one way
Oregon, KY
2h 36m136.7 mi one way
Covington, KY
3h 56m209.6 mi one way
Weekend trip
6 total in this range
Augusta, KY
4h 33m231.1 mi one way
Coal Run Village, KY
4h 54m253.4 mi one way
Claryville, KY
4h 5m209.7 mi one way
Ashland, KY
5h 7m275.8 mi one way
Georgetown, KY
4h 45m237.5 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Hopkinsville, KY
1h 20m64.3 mi one way
Hendron, KY
2h 48m139.3 mi one way
Augusta, KY
4h 33m231.1 mi one way
Benton, KY
2h 34m129.2 mi one way
Hopkinsville, KY
1h 20m64.3 mi one way
Oregon, KY
2h 36m136.7 mi one way
Florence, KY
3h 42m199.6 mi one way
Corbin, KY
2h 58m156.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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