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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.8 mi
01h 39m
Flight
62.06 mi
99.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.06 mi
Kilometers
99.88 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.8 mi
Kilometers
134.87 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vine Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-04-23T00:22
Arrive Vine Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Munfordville
KY

City in Hart County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Bowling Green
41.9 mi
00h 49m
To Vine Grove
41.9 mi
00h 49m

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
80°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 Vine Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Vine Grove.

  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

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Interstate Highway 65

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Western Kentucky Parkway West, KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah

    975 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W, KY 61: Hodgenville

    2181 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    679 ft · 18 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown

    2070 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Elizabethtown Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Elizabethtown Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1032 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    145 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Rineyville Road

    2292 ft · 39 sec · Rineyville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Patriot Parkway

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Patriot Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Joe Prather Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Joe Prather Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1168 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Mill Street

    14 m · 2 sec · North Mill Street

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate Highway 65
64.6 mi · 77%
Patriot Parkway
6.78 mi · 8%
Elizabethtown Bypass
2.46 mi · 3%
Joe Prather Highway
2.43 mi · 3%
Fairview Avenue
1.69 mi · 2%
Cemetery Road
1.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Munfordville
00h 49m from Bowling Green
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Munfordville, 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 Munfordville.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

110 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

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).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

Population70,631
Coordinates36.9903200, -86.4436000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Vine Grove

#2 Vine Grove

City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,554
Coordinates37.8100700, -85.9813500
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
End: Vine Grove (-85.98135, 37.81007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.19 L · about $11.16
Round trip
$22.32
5.92 gal · 22.38 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bowling Green, KY and Vine Grove, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 00:22:58, although it is 01:22:58 in Vine Grove.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.