How far is Bowling Green, KY from Independence, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bowling Green and Independence is 170.02 miles (273.62 km).
Flight distance from Bowling Green, KY to Independence, KY is 170.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Bowling Green to Independence with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Independence, Kentucky is: 203.05 miles (326.77 km) by car.
Driving from Bowling Green to Independence will take approximately 03 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Bowling Green
The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky. It is located on the Barren River in central Kentucky. Bowling Green is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Corvette Museum and the Western Kentucky University campus.
| Population | 70631 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°59'25"N 86°26'37"W |
| Latitude | 36.9903200 |
| Longitude | -86.4436000 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
City in Kentucky
| Population | 28903 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°56'35"N 84°32'39"W |
| Latitude | 38.9431200 |
| Longitude | -84.5441100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Independence: Madison Pike (-84.544419,38.943136)
Estimated Travel Time Between Bowling Green and Independence
The distance between Bowling Green and Independence is 327 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 37 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bowling Green, KY and Independence, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 16:16:21, although it is 17:16:21 in Independence.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.12 liters (7.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bowling Green and Independence.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bowling Green to Independence is $22.86 (diesel $30.14).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $22.86 | $26.32 | $29.13 | $30.14 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 08, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bowling Green and Independence (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Ironville, KY to Bowling Green 269.45 miles (434 km)
Driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Bowling Green 155.86 miles (251 km)
