How far is Bowling Green, KY from Lexington, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Bowling Green and Lexington is 127.96 miles (205.92 km).

Flight distance from Bowling Green, KY to Lexington, KY is 127.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Bowling Green to Lexington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky is: 156.07 miles (251.18 km) by car.

Driving from Bowling Green to Lexington will take approximately 02 hours 27 minutes.

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#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
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#2 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its many colleges and universities, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.

Population 225366
GPS Coordinates 37°59'19"N 84°28'40"W
Latitude 37.9886900
Longitude -84.4777200
Altitude 295
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Bowling Green and Lexington

The distance between Bowling Green and Lexington is 251 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 47 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 Lexington, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 07:16:13, although it is 08:16:13 in Lexington.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 12 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 54 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 07 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 36 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 04 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 56 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.85 liters (5.51 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bowling Green and Lexington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bowling Green to Lexington is $17.57 (diesel $23.16).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $17.57 $20.23 $22.39 $23.16

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bowling Green and Lexington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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