How far is Bowling Green, KY from Jenkins, KY?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Jenkins, KY is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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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City in Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Jenkins.
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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
17 mi · 18 min · Interstate Highway 65
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Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow
2467 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
1523 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
2045 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
93.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right
1127 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
132 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
29.5 mi · 34 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn sharp right onto C and O Railroad Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · C and O Railroad Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1699 ft · 36 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Cove Avenue
25 m · 4 sec · Cove Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cove Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Jenkins.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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93.3 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving Bowling Green and Sunny near Jenkins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Jenkins?
The road trip is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Bowling Green and 125 miles from Jenkins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 7:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.22 one way or $66.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 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 Jenkins, 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 Jenkins.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Jenkins. Straight-line distance: 210.52 mi (338.8 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 Jenkins
City in Kentucky
| Population | 1,895 |
| Coordinates | 37.1734400, -82.6309900 |
| Altitude | 469 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jenkins (-82.63099, 37.17344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $33.22 | $66.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.47 | $74.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.00 | $82.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.73 | $93.46 |
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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