How far is Brooks, KY from Bowling Green, KY?
The driving distance from Brooks, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 99.4 miles (160 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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 36m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hart County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooks and Bowling Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooks and Bowling Green.
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Start on Brooks Hill Road
1629 ft · 35 sec · Brooks Hill Road
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Continue on John Harper Highway
154 m · 10 sec · John Harper Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
2250 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike
95.4 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Kentucky Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green
1288 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Cemetery Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue
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Continue on East 6th Avenue
1072 ft · 26 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
2647 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right
121 m · 34 sec
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Turn left
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooks and Bowling Green.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kentucky Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike
95.4 mi · 01h 42m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brooks and Mostly Sunny near Bowling Green.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooks to Bowling Green?
The road trip is about 99.4 miles (160 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Bonnieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Brooks and 49.5 miles from Bowling Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brooks and Bowling Green, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brooks and Mostly Sunny near Bowling Green.
Stop Ideas Near Bonnieville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonnieville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooks and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 84.21 mi (135.53 km).
#1 Brooks
Brooks is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.0611800, -85.7096800 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowling Green
The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.
| Population | 70,631 |
| Coordinates | 36.9903200, -86.4436000 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.443605, 36.990317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.34 | $32.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
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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