Origin
Annville, KY
Morning in Annville on Wednesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Annville, KY to Bowling Green, KY
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Drive Time
3h 8m
Distance
160.4 mi
258 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 57m
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6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Annville, KY to Bowling Green, KY covers 160.4 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cumberland Parkway, Hal Rogers Parkway, I 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.2 miles on Cumberland Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.2 miles from Annville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 8m highway drive covering 160.4 miles, with most of the trip on Cumberland Parkway and Hal Rogers Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.2 miles on Cumberland Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cumberland Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 86.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cumberland Parkway and Hal Rogers Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near KY 30.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 8m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (KY 30): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (Hal Rogers Parkway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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KY 30
Turn right onto KY 30
Navigation decision point
7
16.1 mi into trip
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~23m in
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Hal Rogers Parkway
Turn sharp right onto Hal Rogers Parkway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
52.6 mi into trip
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~1h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Bowling Green
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Bowling Green
4
156.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m in
Take the exit toward KY 234: Bowling Green
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward KY 234: Bowling Green
4
157 mi into trip
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~3h 1m in
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KY 234 / Cemetery Road
Turn right onto KY 234 / Cemetery Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Parkway | 86.2 mi | 1h 32m |
| Hal Rogers Parkway | 36.1 mi | 43m |
| I 65 | 16.5 mi | 17m |
| KY 30 | 15 mi | 21m |
| Fairview Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Cemetery Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Cumberland Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| KY 3630 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Cumberland Parkway
— 86.2 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annville, KY and Bowling Green, KY.
1
Start on KY 3630
0.6 mi
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1 min
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KY 3630
2
Turn right onto KY 3444
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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Medical Drive
3
Turn right onto KY 30
15 mi
·
21 min
·
KY 30
4
Turn sharp right onto Hal Rogers Parkway
36 mi
·
43 min
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Hal Rogers Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto KY 914
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
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KY 914
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Bowling Green
7
Merge onto Cumberland Parkway
86 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
8
Continue on Cumberland Parkway
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cumberland Parkway
Exit 1B
Toward I 65 South: Bowling Green
9
Continue on Cumberland Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Expressway
10
Merge onto I 65
17 mi
·
17 min
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I 65
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward KY 234: Bowling Green
12
Turn right onto KY 234
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cemetery Road
13
Continue on KY 234
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairview Avenue
14
Continue on KY 234
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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East 6th Avenue
15
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Chestnut Street
16
Turn right
398 ft
·
34 sec
17
Turn left
120 ft
·
8 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.2 miles from Annville, KY, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.2 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bowling Green, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Annville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Annville, KY
This is one driving day of about 160.4 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Annville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Cumberland Parkway for about 86.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.2 mi from Annville, KY · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.2 miles from Annville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Cumberland Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.2 miles.
Arriving in Bowling Green, KY
The final approach into Bowling Green, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bowling Green, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.08 one way
$50.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.53 | $55.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.87 | $61.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.41 | $70.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.84 | $7.70 |
| Efficient EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.04 | $6.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.46 | $10.27 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bowling Green, KY
Morning in Bowling Green on Wednesday
Local time
7:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Annville, KY to Bowling Green, KY covers 160.4 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cumberland Parkway, Hal Rogers Parkway, I 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.2 miles from Annville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 8m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (KY 30): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (Hal Rogers Parkway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Annville, KY to Bowling Green, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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