Origin
Bowling Green, KY
Morning in Bowling Green on Sunday
Local time
10:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bowling Green, KY to Hopkinsville, 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 20m
Distance
64.3 mi
103 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Hopkinsville, KY
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Trip Overview
Bowling Green to Hopkinsville is 64.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via US 68, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you through the Southeast region, staying within Kentucky. Expect a mixed driving experience, so it's a straightforward, single-day trip. It’s a manageable distance, perfect for a quick journey without feeling rushed. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple connection between these two Kentucky towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 68 | 26.4 mi | 31m |
| Bowling Green Road | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Russellville Road | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| Hopkinsville Road | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| East Jefferson Davis Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| East 9th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| College Heights Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 68
— 26.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
1
Start on this road
321 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Chestnut Street
3
Turn right onto East 13th Avenue
480 ft
·
26 sec
·
East 13th Avenue
4
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Street
5
Turn right onto College Heights Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
College Heights Boulevard
6
Continue on Avenue of Champions
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue of Champions
7
Continue on US 68 Business; US 231 Business
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Russellville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 68; KY 80
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Bowling Green Road
9
Continue on US 68; KY 80
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Davis Highway
10
Continue on US 68; KY 80
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Bowling Green Road
11
Continue on US 68 Business
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Franklin Street
12
Continue on US 68 Business
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Franklin Road
13
Continue on US 68 Business
373 ft
·
6 sec
·
Franklin Street
14
Continue on US 68 Business
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
East 4th Street
15
Turn right onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Turn left onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
227 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 4th Street
17
Continue on US 68 Business
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
West 4th Street
18
Continue on US 68 Business
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Hopkinsville Road
19
Continue on US 68; KY 80
26 mi
·
31 min
·
US 68; KY 80
20
Turn right onto US 41; KY 109
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 9th Street
21
Turn left onto Bethel Street
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bethel Street
22
Arrive at destination
Bethel Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Chestnut Street
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East 13th Avenue
Turn right onto East 13th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
College Heights Boulevard
Turn right onto College Heights Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
28.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street
Turn left onto US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.05 one way
$20.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.04 | $22.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.37 | $24.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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
Hopkinsville, KY
Morning in Hopkinsville on Sunday
Local time
10:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Russellville, KY
32 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
20 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 20m 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 offers a mixed experience, with 41% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on US 68, Bowling Green Road, and Russellville Road, blending faster sections with more local road travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 26.4 miles on US 68, providing a good period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road character shifts, moving from more open highway segments to potentially more community-focused roads as you approach your destination.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.4 mi on US 68.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Chestnut Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bowling Green, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is easy. At 1h 20m with 41% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East 13th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (State Street): Navigation decision point.
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.
Arriving in Hopkinsville, KY
Full guide →Hopkinsville , often nicknamed "Hoptown" by locals, is a town located in Kentucky's Western Waterlands.
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 20m. Total distance: 64.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.4 miles on US 68. 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 0.3 miles (East 13th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (State Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Mammoth Cave National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hopkinsville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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