How far is Bowling Green, KY from Hickman, KY?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Hickman, KY is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Hickman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Hickman.
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Start on the route
98 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1084 ft · 47 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto East 13th Avenue
146 m · 27 sec · East 13th Avenue
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Turn left onto State Street
1109 ft · 36 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto College Heights Boulevard
2507 ft · 1 min · College Heights Boulevard
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Continue on Avenue of Champions
2505 ft · 1 min · Avenue of Champions
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Continue on Russellville Road
10.8 mi · 13 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Franklin Road
1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
114 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on East 4th Street
3196 ft · 54 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
39 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
69 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
1391 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on Hopkinsville Road
7.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinsville Road
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Continue straight
26.4 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East 9th Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West 7th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Cadiz Road
9.2 mi · 11 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Hopkinsville Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road
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Take the exit right toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
1612 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
39.5 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left
50.2 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clinton, Fulton
1384 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Nolan Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · Nolan Avenue
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Turn left
16 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Troy Avenue
17 m · 2 sec · Troy Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Troy Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Hickman.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 68
Keep slight left
50.2 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bowling Green and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hickman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Hickman?
The road trip is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Indian Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Bowling Green and 93.8 miles from Hickman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bowling Green and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hickman.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Hickman. Straight-line distance: 154.5 mi (248.65 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 Hickman
City and county seat of Fulton County, Kentucky
| Population | 2,105 |
| Coordinates | 36.5711700, -89.1861800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hickman (-89.18618, 36.57117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $24.93 | $49.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.06 | $70.12 |
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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