How far is Bowling Green, KY from Hillview, KY?

The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Hillview, KY is about 101.3 miles (163 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.31 mi
01h 55m
Flight
85.37 mi
137.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.37 mi
Kilometers
137.39 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.31 mi
Kilometers
163.05 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillview
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM EDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-04-23T04:36
Arrive Hillview
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowling Green
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bonnieville
KY

Human settlement in Hart County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Bowling Green
50.7 mi
00h 57m
To Hillview
50.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Hillview.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Hillview.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    98 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2228 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    761 ft · 13 sec · East 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Cemetery Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1569 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Interstate Highway 65

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1526: Brooks Road

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 1526

    97 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto John Harper Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · John Harper Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Morning Side Drive

    1384 ft · 1 min · Morning Side Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Summers Drive

    950 ft · 44 sec · Summers Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Steedland Drive

    2048 ft · 2 min · South Steedland Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Summit Drive

    699 ft · 33 sec · Summit Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Beechland Road

    114 m · 16 sec · Beechland Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beechland Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Hillview.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate Highway 65
95.5 mi · 94%
Fairview Avenue
1.69 mi · 2%
Cemetery Road
1.47 mi · 1%
John Harper Highway
0.68 mi · 1%
Chestnut Street
0.42 mi
South Steedland Drive
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Interstate Highway 65

Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

95.5 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
85.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonnieville
00h 57m from Bowling Green
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bowling Green and Sunny near Hillview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Hillview?

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Bonnieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Bowling Green and 50.6 miles from Hillview.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 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 Hillview, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowling Green and Sunny near Hillview.

Stop Ideas Near Bonnieville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bonnieville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonnieville.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Hillview. Straight-line distance: 85.37 mi (137.39 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

Population70,631
Coordinates36.9903200, -86.4436000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Hillview

#2 Hillview

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population9,192
Coordinates38.0697900, -85.6855100
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
End: Hillview (-85.68551, 38.06979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.53 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27.06 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.37
Premium $4.65 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $5.30 $18.94 $37.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bowling Green, KY and Hillview, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 04:36:04, although it is 05:36:04 in Hillview.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.