How far is Bowling Green, KY from Orchard Grass Hills, KY?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Orchard Grass Hills, KY is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105 miles (169 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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 02h 27m.
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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City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Orchard Grass Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Orchard Grass Hills.
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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
98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Interstate Highway 65
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Take the exit slight right toward I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
3124 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
19.4 mi · 22 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley
1826 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto La Grange Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road
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Continue on Lagrange Road
1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road
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Continue on La Grange Road
2445 ft · 46 sec · La Grange Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Mount Mercy Drive
72 m · 5 sec · Mount Mercy Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Central Avenue
1571 ft · 33 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Ballardsville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ballardsville Road
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Turn right onto East Orchard Grass Boulevard
2180 ft · 2 min · East Orchard Grass Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sideoats Drive
115 m · 22 sec · Sideoats Drive
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Turn left onto Woodreed Court
735 ft · 32 sec · Woodreed Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodreed Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Orchard Grass Hills.
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
98.9 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bowling Green and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Orchard Grass Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Orchard Grass Hills?
The road trip is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64 miles from Bowling Green and 63.9 miles from Orchard Grass Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105 miles (169 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 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 Orchard Grass Hills, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bowling Green and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Orchard Grass Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Sonora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Orchard Grass Hills. Straight-line distance: 105.03 mi (169.03 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 Orchard Grass Hills
City in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,786 |
| Coordinates | 38.3236800, -85.5213500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orchard Grass Hills (-85.52135, 38.32368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.01 | $34.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.18 | $38.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.99 | $41.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.92 | $47.84 |
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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