Origin
Eddyville, KY
Late night in Eddyville on Wednesday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eddyville, KY to Bowling Green, KY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
104.1 mi
168 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
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6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
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 Eddyville, KY to Bowling Green, KY covers 104.1 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Russellville Road, I 24, Bowling Green Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.7 miles on Russellville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.27 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.1 miles from Eddyville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 104.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Russellville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 38.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.2 miles (US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
25.1 mi into trip
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~31m in
Take the exit toward US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 65
Toward US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville
5
75.2 mi into trip
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~1h 33m in
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US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
103.8 mi into trip
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~2h 8m in
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Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
8
104.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m 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 Eddyville, KY to Bowling Green, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Hopkinsville along the way.
Hopkinsville
25.1 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Russellville Road | 38.7 mi | 46m |
| I 24 | 20.1 mi | 21m |
| Bowling Green Road | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Cadiz Road | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Hopkinsville Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| KY 93 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| East Jefferson Davis Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Russellville Road
— 38.7 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eddyville, KY and Bowling Green, KY.
1
Start on this road
76 ft
·
7 sec
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this road
2
Turn right
82 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto School Drive
200 ft
·
18 sec
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School Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto Fairview Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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Fairview Avenue
5
Continue on KY 93
3.5 mi
·
5 min
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KY 93
6
Turn left onto KY 293
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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KY 293
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
8
Merge onto I 24
20 mi
·
21 min
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I 24
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 65
Toward US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville
10
Turn left onto US 68; KY 80
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Hopkinsville Road
11
Continue on US 68; KY 80
9.2 mi
·
11 min
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Cadiz Road
12
Continue on US 68; KY 80
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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West 7th Street
13
Turn straight onto US 68; KY 80; KY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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West 9th Street
14
Turn left onto US 68; KY 80
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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McLean Avenue
15
Continue on US 68; KY 80
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Russellville Road
16
Continue on US 68; KY 80
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
17
Continue on US 68; KY 80
19 mi
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22 min
·
Russellville Road
18
Continue on US 68 Business
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
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West 4th Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
231 ft
·
7 sec
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West 4th Street
20
Turn left onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
21
Turn right onto US 68 Business
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
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East 4th Street
22
Turn right onto US 68 Business
373 ft
·
6 sec
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Franklin Street
23
Continue on US 68 Business
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Franklin Road
24
Continue on US 68 Business
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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Franklin Street
25
Continue on US 68 Business
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Bowling Green Road
26
Continue on US 68; KY 80
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Davis Highway
27
Continue on US 68; KY 80
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Bowling Green Road
28
Continue on US 68; KY 80
11 mi
·
13 min
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Russellville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto US 68 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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University Boulevard
30
Continue on US 68 Business
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Kentucky Street
31
Turn right onto East 12th Avenue
469 ft
·
18 sec
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East 12th Avenue
32
Turn left onto Center Street
217 ft
·
8 sec
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Center Street
33
Turn right onto East 12th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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East 12th Avenue
34
At end of road, turn left onto State Street
406 ft
·
13 sec
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State Street
35
Turn uturn
183 ft
·
15 sec
36
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 Eddyville, KY, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.7 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.1 miles or 1h 6m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bowling Green, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eddyville, 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 Eddyville, KY
This is one driving day of about 104.1 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Eddyville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Russellville Road for about 38.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.1 mi from Eddyville, KY · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.1 miles from Eddyville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bowling Green, KY
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.27 one way
$32.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.03 | $40.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.98 | $45.97 |
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: 36.4 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 | 31.2 | 0 | $10.93 | $5.00 |
| Efficient EV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.57 | $6.66 |
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.
Destination
Bowling Green, KY
Late night in Bowling Green on Wednesday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
S 12 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
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
10 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
2h 9m 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 Eddyville, KY to Bowling Green, KY covers 104.1 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Russellville Road, 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 Eddyville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.27 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 9m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.2 miles (US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Eddyville, KY to Bowling Green, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Hopkinsville along the way.
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