How far is Bowling Green, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bowling Green and Lexington-Fayette is 131.11 miles (211.01 km).
Flight distance from Bowling Green, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is 131.11 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Bowling Green to Lexington-Fayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky is: 155.86 miles (250.84 km) by car.
Driving from Bowling Green to Lexington-Fayette will take approximately 02 hours 28 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 Lexington-Fayette
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its bourbon, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.
| Population | 314488 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°2'59"N 84°27'31"W |
| Latitude | 38.0498000 |
| Longitude | -84.4585500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Lexington-Fayette: (-84.458548,38.049815)
Estimated Travel Time Between Bowling Green and Lexington-Fayette
The distance between Bowling Green and Lexington-Fayette 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-Fayette, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 01:04:50, although it is 02:04:50 in Lexington-Fayette.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 35 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 20.82 liters (5.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bowling Green and Lexington-Fayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bowling Green to Lexington-Fayette is $17.55 (diesel $23.13).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $17.55 | $20.2 | $22.36 | $23.13 |
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 April 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bowling Green and Lexington-Fayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
