Origin
Bowling Green, KY
Morning in Bowling Green on Sunday
Local time
6:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bowling Green, KY to Greensburg, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
74.5 mi
120 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bowling Green, KY
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Greensburg, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Bowling Green to Greensburg, Kentucky, expect a straightforward 74.5-mile journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via local roads like Chestnut Street, East 7th Avenue, and Fairview Avenue rather than major interstates. Budgeting around $11 for fuel will cover your transit costs between these two Southeast locations. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that keeps you off the highway system entirely.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Parkway | 29.1 mi | 31m |
| Interstate Highway 65 | 17 mi | 18m |
| Edmonton Road | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| Greensburg Road | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| Fairview Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Columbia Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Cemetery Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Cumberland Parkway
— 29.1 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green, KY and Greensburg, KY.
1
Start on this road
321 ft
·
28 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
3
Turn right onto KY 234
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East 7th Avenue
4
Continue on KY 234
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairview Avenue
5
Continue on KY 234
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cemetery Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
7
Merge onto I 65
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Interstate Highway 65
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Somerset, Glasgow
9
Merge onto Cumberland Parkway
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 29
Toward US 68: Greensburg, Edmonton
11
Turn left onto US 68
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Greensburg Street
12
Continue on US 68
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Greensburg Road
13
Continue on US 68; KY 70
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Edmonton Road
14
Continue on US 68; KY 61; KY 70
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Highway
15
Continue on US 68; KY 61; KY 70
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Turn right onto East Hodgenville Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Hodgenville Avenue
17
Turn right onto North Depot Street
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Depot Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Depot Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Bowling Green, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 74.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chestnut Street
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Somerset, Glasgow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Somerset, Glasgow
6
50.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward US 68: Greensburg, Edmonton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 29
Toward US 68: Greensburg, Edmonton
5
74.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
East Hodgenville Avenue
Turn right onto East Hodgenville Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
74.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
North Depot Street
Turn right onto North Depot Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.65 one way
$23.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.34 | $28.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.45 | $32.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.82 | $3.58 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.43 | $4.77 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Greensburg, KY
Morning in Greensburg on Sunday
Local time
6:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Edmonton, KY
37 mi in
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
22 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
1h 26m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because this route maintains a 0% highway share, you won’t be cruising at high speeds on monotonous interstates. Instead, the character of the road is defined by the winding nature of local streets, which keeps the experience engaging and technical. Since there are no designated stops on this 74.5-mile stretch, you will find a consistent rhythm as you transition through the Kentucky landscape. Expect a hands-on driving experience that relies on navigating smaller roadways rather than open, high-speed thoroughfares.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.1 mi on Cumberland Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cumberland Parkway and Interstate Highway 65. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Chestnut Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bowling Green, KY and Greensburg, KY, road signs point toward Somerset, Glasgow and Edmonton.
Somerset
20.8 mi in
|
~25m
Glasgow
20.8 mi in
|
~25m
Edmonton
50.3 mi in
|
~57m
About the Cities
Starting in Bowling Green, KY
Full guide →Bowling Green is the third-largest city in Kentucky, with nearly 60,000 residents. Bowling Green is the hub of activity in the Caves and Lakes region.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 74.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.1 miles on Cumberland Parkway. 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: at 0.1 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greensburg, 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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