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

The driving distance from Hillview, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.84 mi
01h 38m
Flight
85.37 mi
137.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.37 mi
Kilometers
137.39 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.84 mi
Kilometers
162.29 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM CDT
Return by in Hillview
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillview
2026-04-23T01:08
Arrive Bowling Green
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:39 AM to 10:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillview
9:30 PM EDT
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
Bonnieville
KY

Human settlement in Hart County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Hillview
50.7 mi
00h 49m
To Bowling Green
50.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Beechland Road

    114 m · 22 sec · Beechland Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Summit Drive

    699 ft · 33 sec · Summit Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Steedland Drive

    2048 ft · 2 min · South Steedland Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Summers Drive

    950 ft · 43 sec · Summers Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Morning Side Drive

    1384 ft · 1 min · Morning Side Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto John Harper Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · John Harper Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1933 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike

    95.4 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Kentucky Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green

    1288 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1072 ft · 26 sec · East 6th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2647 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    121 m · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kentucky Turnpike
95.4 mi · 95%
Fairview Avenue
1.62 mi · 2%
John Harper Highway
1.26 mi · 1%
Cemetery Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Chestnut Street
0.5 mi
South Steedland Drive
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
85.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonnieville
00h 49m from Hillview
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hillview and Sunny near Bowling Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hillview to Bowling Green?

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 50.7 miles from Hillview and 50.1 miles from Bowling Green.

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

The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hillview and Bowling Green, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillview and Sunny near Bowling Green.

Stop Ideas Near Bonnieville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillview and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 85.37 mi (137.39 km).

Hillview

#1 Hillview

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population9,192
Coordinates38.0697900, -85.6855100
Altitude165
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: Beechland Road (-85.685132, 38.069668)
End: State Street (-86.443913, 36.990612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.47 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.85
7.12 gal · 26.94 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.42 $26.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.14 $30.28
Premium $4.65 $16.57 $33.14
Diesel $5.30 $18.88 $37.76

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 Hillview, KY and Bowling Green, KY. The current time in Hillview is 01:08:44, although it is 00:08:44 in Bowling Green.

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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.