How far is Bowling Green, KY from Coal Run Village, KY?

The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Coal Run Village, KY is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.7 miles (348.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
253.41 mi
04h 54m
Flight
216.68 mi
348.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.68 mi
Kilometers
348.72 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.41 mi
Kilometers
407.83 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coal Run Village
Sun, Apr 12, 2:15 PM EDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Sun, Apr 12, 6:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-04-12T08:21
Arrive Coal Run Village
Sun, Apr 12, 1:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowling Green
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Livingston
KY

City in Kentucky, US

From Bowling Green
126.5 mi
02h 27m
To Coal Run Village
126.9 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Coal Run Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Coal Run Village.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    98 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2228 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    761 ft · 13 sec · East 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Cemetery Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1569 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

    17 mi · 18 min · Interstate Highway 65

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow

    2467 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    124.8 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    15.2 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    53 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Happy Valley Drive

    531 ft · 26 sec · Happy Valley Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Leslie Drive

    73 m · 11 sec · Leslie Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leslie Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Coal Run Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 34%
Interstate Highway 65
17 mi · 7%
KY 914
6.48 mi · 3%
Fairview Avenue
1.69 mi · 1%
Cemetery Road
1.47 mi · 1%
Somerset
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

125 mi · 02h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
216.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
02h 27m from Bowling Green
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bowling Green and Mostly Clear near Coal Run Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Coal Run Village?

The road trip is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km) and usually takes 04h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.5 miles from Bowling Green and 126.9 miles from Coal Run Village.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 216.7 miles (348.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.71 one way or $67.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bowling Green and Coal Run Village, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bowling Green and Mostly Clear near Coal Run Village.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Coal Run Village. Straight-line distance: 216.68 mi (348.72 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

Population70,631
Coordinates36.9903200, -86.4436000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Coal Run Village

#2 Coal Run Village

City in Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,494
Coordinates37.5131600, -82.5584900
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
End: Coal Run Village (-82.55849, 37.51316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.94 gal
33.85 L · about $33.71
Round trip
$67.43
17.88 gal · 67.7 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.9 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.71 $67.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.02 $76.04
Premium $4.65 $41.61 $83.21
Diesel $5.30 $47.42 $94.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bowling Green, KY and Coal Run Village, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 08:21:24, although it is 09:21:24 in Coal Run Village.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.