How far is Hickman, KY from Bowling Green, KY?
The driving distance from Hickman, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 200 miles (321.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hickman and Bowling Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickman and Bowling Green.
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Start on Troy Avenue
17 m · 4 sec · Troy Avenue
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Turn right onto Moscow Avenue
16 mi · 24 min · Moscow Avenue
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
1199 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
49.1 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
40.6 mi · 44 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 Hickman and Bowling Green.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Moscow Avenue
Merge slight left
49.1 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hickman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowling Green.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hickman to Bowling Green?
The road trip is about 200 miles (321.9 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Indian Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Hickman and 106.3 miles from Bowling Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.62 one way or $53.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hickman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowling Green.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Hills
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 Indian Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hickman and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 154.5 mi (248.65 km).
#1 Hickman
City and county seat of Fulton County, Kentucky
| Population | 2,105 |
| Coordinates | 36.5711700, -89.1861800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.03 | $60.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.86 | $65.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.45 | $74.89 |
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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