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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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 52m.
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.
Census designated place in Todd and Christian Counties, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto School Drive
61 m · 18 sec · School Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairview Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · Fairview Avenue
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1125 ft · 23 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville
1538 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Hopkinsville Road
3.8 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road
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Continue on Cadiz Road
9.2 mi · 11 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on West 7th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West 7th Street
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Turn straight onto West 9th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto McLean Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · McLean Avenue
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Continue on Russellville Road
8.9 mi · 11 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Russellville Road
19 mi · 22 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on West 4th Street
1391 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Street
70 m · 7 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
22 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
3253 ft · 55 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
114 m · 6 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Franklin Road
1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on Russellville Road
10.8 mi · 13 min · Russellville Road
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Turn left onto University Boulevard
3164 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard
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Continue on Kentucky Street
2659 ft · 49 sec · Kentucky Street
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Turn right onto East 12th Avenue
143 m · 18 sec · East 12th Avenue
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Turn left onto Center Street
66 m · 8 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto East 12th Avenue
967 ft · 34 sec · East 12th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
124 m · 13 sec · State Street
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Turn uturn
56 m · 16 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 Eddyville and Bowling Green.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eddyville and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 90.55 mi (145.72 km).
#1 Eddyville
City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,550 |
| Coordinates | 37.0945000, -88.0803000 |
| 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: State Street (-86.443913, 36.990612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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