How far is Bowling Green, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Elizabethtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Elizabethtown.
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Start on the route
98 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
2228 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
761 ft · 13 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue
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Continue on Cemetery Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road
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Take the ramp left
1569 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
64.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Interstate Highway 65
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Take the exit slight right toward Western Kentucky Parkway West, KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah
975 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W, KY 61: Hodgenville
2181 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
679 ft · 18 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Turn sharp left onto East Dixie Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Dixie Avenue
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Turn right
41 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
36 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Dixie Avenue
136 m · 11 sec · West Dixie Avenue
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Turn right onto North Mulberry Street
24 m · 1 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mulberry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Elizabethtown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Interstate Highway 65
Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
64.6 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bowling Green and Mostly Clear near Elizabethtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Horse Cave is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Bowling Green and 35.4 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bowling Green and Elizabethtown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bowling Green and Mostly Clear near Elizabethtown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 58.26 mi (93.76 km).
#1 Bowling Green
The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.
| Population | 70,631 |
| Coordinates | 36.9903200, -86.4436000 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabethtown
County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,331 |
| Coordinates | 37.6939500, -85.8591300 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Mulberry Street (-85.859285, 37.694037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.63 | $21.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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