Origin
Bowling Green, KY
Afternoon in Bowling Green on Friday
Local time
4:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bowling Green, KY to Hodgenville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
68.1 mi
110 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bowling Green, KY
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Hodgenville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bowling Green, KY to Hodgenville, KY covers 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Interstate Highway 65, Sonora Road, Tanner Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.3 miles on Interstate Highway 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 68.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 68.1 miles, with most of the trip on Interstate Highway 65 and Sonora Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.3 miles on Interstate Highway 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Interstate Highway 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Interstate Highway 65 and Sonora Road. 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 1h 22m drive. You will face about 9 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 58.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
4
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward KY 84: Sonora
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward KY 84: Sonora
5
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
KY 84 / East Western Avenue
Turn right onto KY 84 / East Western Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
KY 84 / Tanner Road
At end of road, turn left onto KY 84 / Tanner Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Interstate Highway 65 | 54.3 mi | 58m |
| Sonora Road | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Tanner Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Fairview Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Cemetery Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Lincoln Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Western Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Interstate Highway 65
— 54.3 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green, KY and Hodgenville, 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
54 mi
·
58 min
·
Interstate Highway 65
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward KY 84: Sonora
9
Turn right onto KY 84
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Western Avenue
10
Continue on KY 84
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Sonora Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto KY 84
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Tanner Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 31E; KY 84
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Lincoln Boulevard
13
Enter roundabout onto US 31E; KY 84; KY 210
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Continue on US 31E; KY 84; KY 210
153 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 31E; KY 84; KY 210
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34 mi from Bowling Green, KY · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Bowling Green, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hodgenville, KY
The final approach into Hodgenville, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.65 one way
$21.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.11 | $26.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.04 | $30.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Hodgenville, KY
Evening in Hodgenville on Friday
Local time
5:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
1h 22m 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 Bowling Green, KY to Hodgenville, KY covers 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Interstate Highway 65, Sonora Road, Tanner Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 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 $10.65 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 1h 22m drive. You will face about 9 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 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 58.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Bowling Green, KY to Hodgenville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park and Mammoth Cave National Park.
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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