Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Morgantown, KY
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The drive from Bowling Green, KY to Morgantown, KY covers 24.8 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 165, South Main Street, Morgantown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.5 miles on I 165. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 32m highway drive covering 24.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 165 and South Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.5 miles on I 165.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 165 and South Main Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Chestnut Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East 13th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto State Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 231, KY 79: Morgantown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 231 North, KY 79 North: Morgantown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 165 | 18.5 mi | 19m |
| South Main Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| Morgantown Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Old Morgantown Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| College Heights Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 13th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green, KY and Morgantown, KY.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
Turn right onto East 13th Avenue
Turn left onto State Street
Turn right onto College Heights Boulevard
Continue on College Heights Boulevard
Continue on Old Morgantown Road
Turn right onto US 231 Business
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 165
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto US 231; KY 79
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bowling Green on Saturday
Local time
8:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Morgantown on Saturday
Local time
8:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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