How far is Eddyville, KY from Bowling Green, KY?

The driving distance from Eddyville, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
114.61 mi
01h 52m
Flight
90.55 mi
145.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.55 mi
Kilometers
145.72 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.61 mi
Kilometers
184.44 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Fri, Apr 17, 7:21 PM CDT
Return by in Eddyville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eddyville
2026-04-17T17:28
Arrive Bowling Green
Fri, Apr 17, 7:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eddyville
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
Fairview
KY

Census designated place in Todd and Christian Counties, Kentucky, United States

From Eddyville
52 mi
00h 56m
To Bowling Green
62.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eddyville and Bowling Green.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eddyville and Bowling Green.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    25 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto School Drive

    61 m · 18 sec · School Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairview Avenue

    1.3 km · 3 min · Fairview Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1125 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville

    1538 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hopkinsville Road

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Cadiz Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West 7th Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West 9th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto McLean Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · McLean Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Russellville Road

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Russellville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Russellville Road

    19 mi · 22 min · Russellville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1391 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Street

    70 m · 7 sec · West 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    3253 ft · 55 sec · East 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    114 m · 6 sec · Franklin Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Franklin Street

    765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Russellville Road

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Russellville Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    3164 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Kentucky Street

    2659 ft · 49 sec · Kentucky Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East 12th Avenue

    143 m · 18 sec · East 12th Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Center Street

    66 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East 12th Avenue

    967 ft · 34 sec · East 12th Avenue

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

    124 m · 13 sec · State Street

  35. 35

    Turn uturn

    56 m · 16 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eddyville and Bowling Green.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Russellville Road
38.7 mi · 34%
Fairview Avenue
24.8 mi · 22%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 11%
Cadiz Road
9.21 mi · 8%
Jefferson Davis Highway
5.2 mi · 5%
Hopkinsville Road
3.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Fairview Avenue

Merge slight left

20.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
90.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview
00h 56m from Eddyville
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eddyville 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 Eddyville to Bowling Green?

The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Fairview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Eddyville and 62.6 miles from Bowling Green.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.23 one way or $30.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eddyville and Mostly Sunny near Bowling Green.

Stop Ideas Near Fairview

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

35 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Madisonville, KY

62 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Nashville, TN

90 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Paducah, KY

115 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eddyville and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 90.55 mi (145.72 km).

Eddyville

#1 Eddyville

City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population2,550
Coordinates37.0945000, -88.0803000
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Bowling Green

#2 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

Population70,631
Coordinates36.9903200, -86.4436000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.080371, 37.094434)
End: State Street (-86.443913, 36.990612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.31 L · about $15.23
Round trip
$30.47
8.08 gal · 30.62 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.23 $30.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.18 $34.36
Premium $4.65 $18.80 $37.60
Diesel $5.30 $21.43 $42.86

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Eddyville and Bowling Green. The current time is 17:28:56.

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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.