How far is Bowling Green, KY from Vine Grove, KY?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Vine Grove, KY is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Hart 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 Vine Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Vine Grove.
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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
64.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Interstate Highway 65
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Take the exit slight right toward Western Kentucky Parkway West, KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah
975 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W, KY 61: Hodgenville
2181 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
679 ft · 18 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
2070 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Elizabethtown Bypass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Elizabethtown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
1032 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
145 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Rineyville Road
2292 ft · 39 sec · Rineyville Road
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Continue on Patriot Parkway
6.8 mi · 10 min · Patriot Parkway
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Turn left onto Joe Prather Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Joe Prather Highway
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1168 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Mill Street
14 m · 2 sec · North Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Vine Grove.
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
64.6 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Bowling Green and Sunny near Vine Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Vine Grove?
The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Munfordville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Bowling Green and 41.9 miles from Vine Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 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 Vine Grove, 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 Vine Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Munfordville
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 Vine Grove. Straight-line distance: 62.06 mi (99.88 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 Vine Grove
City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 6,554 |
| Coordinates | 37.8100700, -85.9813500 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vine Grove (-85.98135, 37.81007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.59 | $25.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.70 | $31.40 |
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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