The drive from Bowling Green, KY to Eddyville, KY covers 104.2 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 68, I 24, Bowling Green Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.4 miles on US 68.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.29 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.
Midpoint
52.1 miles from Bowling Green, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Bowling Green, KY to Eddyville, KY covers 104.2 miles and takes about 2h 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 68 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Chestnut Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 11m drive. You will face about 18 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 0.3 miles (East 13th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (State Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Chestnut Street
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|East 13th Avenue
Turn right onto East 13th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Navigation decision point
8
78.7 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 65
Toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
7
104.2 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bowling Green, KY to Eddyville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Cadiz along the way.
Cadiz
78.7 mi in|~1h 38m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 68
26.4 mi
31m
I 24
20 mi
21m
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi
14m
Hopkinsville Road
11.6 mi
13m
Russellville Road
10.8 mi
13m
Cadiz Road
9.2 mi
11m
KY 93
3.6 mi
5m
East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 68
— 26.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green, KY and Eddyville, KY.
1
Start on this road
321 ft·25 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.2 mi·46 sec·Chestnut Street
3
Turn right onto East 13th Avenue
480 ft·26 sec·East 13th Avenue
4
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi·35 sec·State Street
5
Turn right onto College Heights Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·College Heights Boulevard
6
Continue on Avenue of Champions
0.5 mi·1 min·Avenue of Champions
7
Continue on US 68 Business; US 231 Business
11 mi·13 min·Russellville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 68; KY 80
12 mi·13 min·Bowling Green Road
9
Continue on US 68; KY 80
3.2 mi·3 min·East Jefferson Davis Highway
10
Continue on US 68; KY 80
0.6 mi·51 sec·Bowling Green Road
11
Continue on US 68 Business
0.1 mi·12 sec·Franklin Street
12
Continue on US 68 Business
0.2 mi·19 sec·Franklin Road
13
Continue on US 68 Business
373 ft·6 sec·Franklin Street
14
Continue on US 68 Business
0.6 mi·54 sec·East 4th Street
15
Turn right onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
129 ft·5 sec·North Main Street
16
Turn left onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
227 ft·5 sec·West 4th Street
17
Continue on US 68 Business
0.3 mi·23 sec·West 4th Street
18
Continue on US 68 Business
7.9 mi·9 min·Hopkinsville Road
19
Continue on US 68; KY 80
26 mi·31 min·US 68; KY 80
20
Turn right onto US 41; KY 109
0.9 mi·1 min·East 9th Street
21
Continue on US 68; KY 80; KY 109
1.3 mi·2 min·West 7th Street
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 68; KY 80
9.2 mi·11 min·Cadiz Road
23
Continue on US 68; KY 80
3.6 mi·4 min·Hopkinsville Road
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 65Toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
25
Merge onto I 24
20 mi·21 min·I 24
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 45Toward KY 293: Princeton
27
Turn straight
138 ft·3 sec
28
Turn left onto KY 293
0.4 mi·50 sec·KY 293
29
Turn right onto KY 93
3.6 mi·5 min·KY 93
30
Turn right onto US 62; US 641
0.2 mi·26 sec·US 62; US 641
31
Turn left onto East Commerce Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·East Commerce Street
32
Turn right onto Dale Street
0.2 mi·44 sec·Dale Street
33
Continue on Hillwood Street
0.2 mi·44 sec·Hillwood Street
34
At end of road, turn right onto Fairview Avenue
0.1 mi·34 sec·Fairview Avenue
35
Turn uturn
239 ft·25 sec
36
Turn left
46 ft·3 sec
37
Arrive at 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 52.1 miles from Bowling Green, KY, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.4 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 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.1 miles or 1h 5m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eddyville, 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 104.2 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Bowling Green, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 68 for about 26.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.1 mi from Bowling Green, KY
· 1h 5m into the drive
3.6 mi from route
~9 min detour
$1 to $10
mile 81.9
Cadiz, Kentucky
Hours: 6:30 am–4:30 pm
+12705401951
Bee Happy Coffee
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, short detour
3.3 mi from route
~8 min detour
$1 to $10
mile 81.9
Cadiz, Kentucky
Hours: 6 am–5 pm
+12703505763
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donels...
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
Free
near mile 79.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.29 one way
$32.58 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.89
$35.77
premium
$4.89
$20.05
$40.10
diesel
$5.61
$23.01
$46.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.3
0
$10.94
$5.00
Efficient EV
26.1
0
$9.12
$4.17
EV Truck/SUV
41.7
0
$14.59
$6.67
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Bowling Green, KY
Afternoon
in Bowling Green on Saturday
Local time
12:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
S 3 to 7 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Eddyville, KY
Afternoon
in Eddyville on Saturday
Local time
12:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Russellville, KY
52 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 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 11m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bowling Green, KY to Eddyville, KY covers 104.2 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 68, I 24, Bowling Green Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.1 miles from Bowling Green, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.29 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 11m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East 13th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (State Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Bowling Green, KY to Eddyville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Cadiz along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Mammoth Cave National Park and Fort Donelson National Battlefield.
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.
