Drive or Fly: Hickman, KY to Bowling Green, KY?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for PAH–BNA. At 187 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 43m
Distance
187.5 mi
Total Cost
$76
CO2
76 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 52m
19m in the air
Air Distance
155 mi
Total Cost
$126
CO2
39 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between PAH and BNA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 43m | 4h 52m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $76 | $126 |
| Carbon footprint | 76 kg CO2 | 39 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 69, US 68; KY 80, KY 94
via I 69, Western Kentucky Parkway, I 165
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Hickman, KY to Bowling Green, KY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.