How far is Bowling Green, KY from Louisville, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bowling Green and Louisville is 95.02 miles (152.91 km).
Flight distance from Bowling Green, KY to Louisville, KY is 95.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Bowling Green to Louisville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Louisville, Kentucky is: 113.65 miles (182.91 km) by car.
Driving from Bowling Green to Louisville will take approximately 01 hours 48 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 Louisville
The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. It is located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Louisville is a major center for the transportation industry and is home to the Kentucky Derby.
| Population | 760026 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°15'15"N 85°45'34"W |
| Latitude | 38.2542400 |
| Longitude | -85.7594100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Louisville: West Jefferson Street (-85.759435,38.254101)
Estimated Travel Time Between Bowling Green and Louisville
The distance between Bowling Green and Louisville is 183 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 01 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 Louisville, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 03:08:21, although it is 04:08:21 in Louisville.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.18 liters (4.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bowling Green and Louisville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bowling Green to Louisville is $12.8 (diesel $16.87).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $12.8 | $14.73 | $16.31 | $16.87 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bowling Green and Louisville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
