Origin
Benton, KY
Afternoon in Benton on Wednesday
Local time
1:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, KY to Bowling Green, KY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
141.6 mi
228 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
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6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benton, KY
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Bowling Green, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Benton, KY to Bowling Green, KY covers 141.6 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Poplar Street, East 5th Street, Symsonia Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.14 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.8 miles from Benton, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 141.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Poplar Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Benton, KY to Bowling Green, KY is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Benton, KY to Bowling Green, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Symsonia Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 24 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 68 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hopkinsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cadiz Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Poplar Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, KY and Bowling Green, KY.
1
Start on East 12th Street
125 ft
·
9 sec
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East 12th Street
2
Turn left onto Poplar Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Poplar Street
3
Continue on East 5th Street
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
East 5th Street
4
Continue on Symsonia Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Symsonia Road
5
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
6
Merge slight left
7.7 mi
·
8 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
41 mi
·
43 min
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I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville
9
Turn left onto Hopkinsville Road
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Hopkinsville Road
10
Continue on Cadiz Road
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Cadiz Road
11
Continue on West 7th Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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West 7th Street
12
Turn straight onto West 9th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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West 9th Street
13
Turn left onto McLean Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
McLean Avenue
14
Continue on Russellville Road
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Russellville Road
15
Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
16
Continue on Russellville Road
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Russellville Road
17
Continue on West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 4th Street
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Street
230 ft
·
7 sec
·
West 4th Street
19
Turn left onto South Main Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
East 4th Street
21
Turn right onto Franklin Street
374 ft
·
6 sec
·
Franklin Street
22
Continue on Franklin Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Franklin Road
23
Continue on Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Franklin Street
24
Continue on Bowling Green Road
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bowling Green Road
25
Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Davis Highway
26
Continue on Bowling Green Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Bowling Green Road
27
Continue on Russellville Road
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Russellville Road
28
Turn left onto University Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
University Boulevard
29
Continue on Kentucky Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Kentucky Street
30
Turn right onto East 12th Avenue
469 ft
·
18 sec
·
East 12th Avenue
31
Turn left onto Center Street
217 ft
·
8 sec
·
Center Street
32
Turn right onto East 12th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East 12th Avenue
33
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
407 ft
·
13 sec
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State Street
34
Turn uturn
184 ft
·
16 sec
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 70.8 miles from Benton, KY, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.8 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
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 Benton, 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 Benton, KY
This is one driving day of about 141.6 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Benton, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.8 mi from Benton, KY · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 70.8 miles from Benton, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$22.14 one way
$44.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.31 | $48.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.25 | $54.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.26 | $62.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.87 | $6.80 |
| Efficient EV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.39 | $5.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.82 | $9.06 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Afternoon in Bowling Green on Wednesday
Local time
1:00 PM
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 16m 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 Benton, KY to Bowling Green, KY covers 141.6 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Poplar Street, East 5th Street, Symsonia Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.8 miles from Benton, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Benton, KY to Bowling Green, KY is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Benton, KY to Bowling Green, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Benton, KY to Bowling Green, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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