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Trip from Bowling Green, KY to Annville, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 5m

Distance

159.2 mi

256 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 54m ★
6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m

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 Bowling Green, KY to Annville, KY covers 159.2 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cumberland Parkway, KY 80, Interstate Highway 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.6 miles on Cumberland Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.89 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

79.6 miles from Bowling Green, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cumberland Parkway 85.6 mi 1h 31m
KY 80 35.6 mi 43m
Interstate Highway 65 17 mi 18m
KY 30 15 mi 21m
Fairview Avenue 1.7 mi 2m
Cemetery Road 1.2 mi 1m
KY 3630 0.6 mi 1m
Medical Drive 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Cumberland Parkway — 85.6 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green, KY and Annville, KY.

1

Start on this road

321 ft · 28 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Chestnut Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Chestnut Street
3

Turn right onto KY 234

0.1 mi · 12 sec · East 7th Avenue
4

Continue on KY 234

1.7 mi · 2 min · Fairview Avenue
5

Continue on KY 234

1.2 mi · 1 min · Cemetery Road
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
7

Merge onto I 65

17 mi · 18 min · Interstate Highway 65
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Somerset, Glasgow
9

Merge onto Cumberland Parkway

86 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Cumberland Parkway
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 86 Toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
11

Continue on KY 914

0.4 mi · 33 sec · KY 914
12

Turn left onto KY 80

36 mi · 43 min · KY 80
Use the left lane.
13

Turn left onto KY 30

15 mi · 21 min · KY 30
Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto KY 3444

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Medical Drive
15

At end of road, turn left onto KY 3630

0.6 mi · 1 min · KY 3630
16

Arrive at destination

KY 3630

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 79.6 miles from Bowling Green, KY, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.6 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 35 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 79.6 miles or 1h 28m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Annville, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bowling Green, 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 Bowling Green, KY

This is one driving day of about 159.2 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Bowling Green, 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 85.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Somerset, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Somerset, KY

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

Glasgow, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbia, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.6 miles from Bowling Green, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Cumberland Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Hardee's

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Columbia, Kentucky

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 68.2

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+12703859097

Visit website

The Rex Family Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nancy, Kentucky

1.8 mi

El Tesoro

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Somerset, Kentucky

3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Hive Coffee & Bakehouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Glasgow, Kentucky

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 34.1

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12706293123

Visit website

Hardee's

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 68.2

Columbia, Kentucky

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+12703859097

Visit website

The Rex Family Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.3

Nancy, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+16067080022

El Tesoro

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.7

Somerset, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16064254859

Chili's Grill & Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 113.7

Somerset, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16063936300

Visit website

Arby's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.7

Somerset, Kentucky

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+16066782878

Visit website

Los Dos Arcos Restaurant | The true taste of Mexico

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.7

Somerset, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+16064254929

Visit website

Cabaña Mexican Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.7

Somerset, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16064254041

Visit website

Hardee's

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 113.7

Somerset, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16066794998

Visit website

The Hive Coffee & Bakehouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 34.1

Glasgow, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12706293123

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 143.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Chestnut Street

Turn left onto Chestnut Street

Navigation decision point

4
3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
20.8 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward Somerset, Glasgow

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Somerset, Glasgow
6
106.9 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 86 Toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
5
143.1 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | KY 30

Turn left onto KY 30

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.89 one way

$49.78 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $27.33 $54.65
premium $4.89 $30.64 $61.27
diesel $5.61 $35.15 $70.30

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: 55.7 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 47.8 0 $16.72 $7.64
Efficient EV 39.8 0 $13.93 $6.37
EV Truck/SUV 63.7 0 $22.29 $10.19

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bowling Green, KY

Afternoon in Bowling Green on Saturday

Local time

3:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Annville, KY

Afternoon in Annville on Saturday

Local time

4:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Somerset, KY

80 mi in

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 later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

4 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

3h 5m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

National Monument

The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 104.3
View on nps.gov
Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave National Park

National Park

Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, e...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 22
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

159.2 mi in 3h 5m, mostly highway — 85.6 mi of that is on Cumberland Parkway.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.6 mi on Cumberland Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cumberland Parkway and KY 80. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Chestnut Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 5m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bowling Green, KY and Annville, KY, road signs point toward Somerset, Glasgow and Burnside.

Somerset

20.8 mi in | ~25m

Glasgow

20.8 mi in | ~25m

Burnside

106.9 mi in | ~1h 58m

About the Cities

Starting in Bowling Green, KY

Full guide →

Bowling Green is the third-largest city in Kentucky, with nearly 60,000 residents. Bowling Green is the hub of activity in the Caves and Lakes region.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 159.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 85.6 miles on Cumberland Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument and Mammoth Cave National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Annville, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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