Bowling Green, Kentucky to Hickory: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bowling Green, Kentucky from Hickory?

The distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Hickory is 296.8 miles (477.7 km) as the crow flies. Hickory is located ESE of Bowling Green, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 371 miles, taking about 7h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Bowling Green, Kentucky in Kentucky and Hickory in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bowling Green, Kentucky and Hickory. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.