How far is Bowling Green, KY from Hodgenville, KY?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Hodgenville, KY is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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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 Hodgenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Hodgenville.
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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
54.3 mi · 58 min · Interstate Highway 65
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 84: Sonora
1586 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto East Western Avenue
1157 ft · 23 sec · East Western Avenue
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Continue on Sonora Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · Sonora Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tanner Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Tanner Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lincoln Boulevard
2147 ft · 37 sec · South Lincoln Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lincoln Square
22 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
47 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Hodgenville.
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
54.3 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Bowling Green and Chance Rain Showers near Hodgenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Hodgenville?
The road trip is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 34.1 miles from Bowling Green and 34.1 miles from Hodgenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 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 Hodgenville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Bowling Green and Chance Rain Showers near Hodgenville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Hodgenville. Straight-line distance: 55.88 mi (89.93 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 Hodgenville
City in of LaRue County, Kentucky, in the United States
| Population | 3,255 |
| Coordinates | 37.5739500, -85.7399600 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hodgenville (-85.73996, 37.57395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $4.00 | $9.59 | $19.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $10.94 | $21.89 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $12.00 | $23.99 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $14.68 | $29.36 |
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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