Origin
Tompkinsville, KY
Afternoon in Tompkinsville on Sunday
Local time
4:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tompkinsville, KY to Bowling Green, KY
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
59.4 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
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6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bowling Green, KY
Anna Shvets
Trip Overview
The drive from Tompkinsville, KY to Bowling Green, KY covers 59.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, Edmonton Road, Summer Shade Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.02 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
29.7 miles from Tompkinsville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 59.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Tompkinsville, KY to Bowling Green, KY is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tompkinsville, KY to Bowling Green, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edmonton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Summer Shade Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Burkesville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cumberland Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cumberland Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KY 234 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cemetery Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tompkinsville, KY and Bowling Green, KY.
1
Start on West 4th Street
62 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 4th Street
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on Edmonton Road
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Edmonton Road
4
Turn left onto Summer Shade Road
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Summer Shade Road
5
Continue on Burkesville Road
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Burkesville Road
6
Take the exit slight left
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
8
Continue on Cumberland Parkway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Cumberland Parkway
9
Continue on Cumberland Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Expressway
10
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
17 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
KY 234: Bowling Green
12
Turn right onto Cemetery Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cemetery Road
13
Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairview Avenue
14
Continue on East 6th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
15
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
16
Turn right
397 ft
·
34 sec
17
Turn left
121 ft
·
9 sec
18
Arrive at your 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 29.7 miles from Tompkinsville, KY, or about 34m into the drive.
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 59.4 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.7 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
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 Tompkinsville, 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 Tompkinsville, KY
This is one driving day of about 59.4 miles and 1h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tompkinsville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 mi from Tompkinsville, KY · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 59.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Tompkinsville, 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
$9.02 one way
$18.04 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $9.95 | $19.89 |
| premium | $4.80 | $11.21 | $22.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.20 | $26.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Afternoon in Bowling Green on Sunday
Local time
4:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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
18 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 9m 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 Tompkinsville, KY to Bowling Green, KY covers 59.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Edmonton Road, Summer Shade Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.7 miles from Tompkinsville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.02 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.
The drive from Tompkinsville, KY to Bowling Green, KY is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tompkinsville, KY to Bowling Green, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tompkinsville, KY to Bowling Green, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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