Drive Time
4h 31m
Distance
262.4 mi
422 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
Photo: Anna Shvets
The drive from Coal Run Village, KY to Bowling Green, KY covers 262.4 miles and takes about 4h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Combs Drive, North Mayo Trail, Hindman Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
131.2 miles from Coal Run Village, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 31m drive with frequent turns across 262.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Combs Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Mayo Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hindman Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hal Rogers Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bowling Green | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cumberland Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Coal Run Village, KY and Bowling Green, KY.
Start on Leslie Drive
Turn left onto Combs Drive
Turn right onto North Mayo Trail
Continue on North Mayo Trail
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hindman Highway
Continue on East Highway 80
Continue on Martin Road
Continue on Hal Rogers Parkway
Turn right
Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
Continue on Cumberland Parkway
Continue on Cumberland Expressway
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green
Turn right onto Cemetery Road
Continue on Fairview Avenue
Continue on East 6th Avenue
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
Turn right
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.2 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bowling Green, KY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Coal Run Village, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Coal Run Village, KY
This is one driving day of about 262.4 miles and 4h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.2 mi from Coal Run Village, KY · 2h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 131.2 miles from Coal Run Village, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$38.96 one way
$77.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $43.94 | $87.87 |
| premium | $4.65 | $48.08 | $96.16 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $54.79 | $109.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.7 | 0 | $27.55 | $12.60 |
| Efficient EV | 65.6 | 0 | $22.96 | $10.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105 | 1 | $36.74 | $16.79 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Coal Run Village on Saturday
Local time
10:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Bowling Green on Saturday
Local time
9:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Nicholasville, KY
131 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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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