Origin
Hodgenville, KY
Morning in Hodgenville on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hodgenville, KY to Bowling Green, 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 23m
Distance
68.2 mi
110 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hodgenville, KY
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Bowling Green, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across Kentucky, this 68.2-mile journey from Hodgenville to Bowling Green is an ideal choice. Covering the distance in roughly 1 hour and 23 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your regional travel. Because the route stays entirely within the Southeast, you will find a consistent feel throughout the drive. It is a highly practical connection that avoids the need for overnight stops, allowing you to reach your destination with ease and efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 54.3 mi | 58m |
| Sonora Road | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Tanner Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Fairview Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Cemetery Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Lincoln Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Western Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 54.3 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hodgenville, KY and Bowling Green, KY.
1
Start on US 31E; KY 84; KY 210
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Enter roundabout onto US 31E; KY 84
315 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Lincoln Boulevard
3
Continue on US 31E; KY 84
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Lincoln Boulevard
4
Turn right onto KY 84
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Tanner Road
5
Turn right onto KY 84
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Sonora Road
6
Continue on KY 84
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Western Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
8
Merge onto I 65
54 mi
·
58 min
·
I 65
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward KY 234: Bowling Green
10
Turn right onto KY 234
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cemetery Road
11
Continue on KY 234
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairview Avenue
12
Continue on KY 234
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
13
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
14
Turn right
398 ft
·
34 sec
15
Turn left
120 ft
·
8 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Hodgenville, 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 and 67.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 31E; KY 84 / South Lincoln Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 31E; KY 84 / South Lincoln Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
64.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward KY 234: Bowling Green
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward KY 234: Bowling Green
4
64.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
KY 234 / Cemetery Road
Turn right onto KY 234 / Cemetery Road
Navigation decision point
4
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Chestnut Street
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.66 one way
$21.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.71 | $23.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.16 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.55 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Bowling Green, KY
Morning in Bowling Green on Sunday
Local time
6:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 23m 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 trip is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 80% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-65, which accounts for a 54.3-mile stretch of the journey. While the interstate provides a fast and reliable path, you will also navigate Sonora Road and Tanner Road to complete the connection. Expect a steady, uninterrupted rhythm behind the wheel as you transition from the local road network onto the main highway corridor. The experience is best described as a direct, functional drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.3 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Sonora Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 31E; KY 84 / South Lincoln Boulevard.
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 1h 23m 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: near the start (US 31E; KY 84 / South Lincoln Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 64.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 23m. Total distance: 68.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.3 miles on I 65. 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 31E; KY 84 / South Lincoln Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 64.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park and 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 Bowling Green, 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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