Origin
Adairville, KY
Night in Adairville on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Adairville, KY to Auburn, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adairville, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Auburn, KY
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
Adairville, KY to Auburn, KY is 22.2 miles and takes about 27m via Nashville Road, Bowling Green Road, and East Jefferson Davis Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Kentucky's Southeast region, offering a straightforward local journey. It's a quick trip, perfect for those looking to connect two nearby points without a significant time commitment. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, so expect a more community-focused travel experience. This route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for other activities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville Road | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Bowling Green Road | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| East Jefferson Davis Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| US 79 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Echo Valley Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 68 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Nashville Road
— 9.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Adairville, KY and Auburn, KY.
1
Start on KY 591
95 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gallatin Street
2
Turn right onto US 431
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 431
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Nashville Road
4
Turn right onto US 79
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 79
5
Turn slight right onto US 68; KY 80
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 68; KY 80
6
Turn right onto US 68; KY 80
459 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bowling Green Road
7
Continue on US 68; KY 80
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Davis Highway
8
Continue on US 68; KY 80
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Bowling Green Road
9
Turn right onto US 68 Business
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Bowling Green Road
10
Continue on US 68 Business
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Echo Valley Road
11
Continue on US 68 Business
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
12
Turn left onto Pearl Street
348 ft
·
15 sec
·
Pearl Street
13
Arrive at destination
Pearl Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 431 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 431 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
10.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 79
Turn right onto US 79
Navigation decision point
4
12.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 68; KY 80 / Bowling Green Road
Turn right onto US 68; KY 80 / Bowling Green Road
Navigation decision point
3
20.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 68 Business / Bowling Green Road
Turn right onto US 68 Business / Bowling Green Road
Navigation decision point
3
22.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Pearl Street
Turn left onto Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Auburn, KY
Night in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local experience than a long highway haul. With only 13% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on surface streets and county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.4 miles along Nashville Road. As you transition between Bowling Green Road and East Jefferson Davis Highway, you'll notice the road's personality shift from a more direct path to a route that winds through local communities. It's a route that keeps you actively involved in navigation.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on Nashville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 431 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 431 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (US 79): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (US 68; KY 80 / Bowling Green Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on Nashville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 431 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (US 79): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (US 68; KY 80 / Bowling Green Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Auburn, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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