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

The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Reidland, KY is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.28 mi
02h 35m
Flight
115.21 mi
185.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.21 mi
Kilometers
185.42 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.28 mi
Kilometers
209.66 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reidland
Sat, May 30, 2:47 AM CDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Sat, May 30, 5:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-05-30T00:12
Arrive Reidland
Sat, May 30, 2:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowling Green
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hopkinsville
KY

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

From Bowling Green
65.1 mi
01h 17m
To Reidland
65.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Reidland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Reidland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    98 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1084 ft · 47 sec · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 13th Avenue

    146 m · 27 sec · East 13th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Street

    1109 ft · 36 sec · State Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto College Heights Boulevard

    2507 ft · 1 min · College Heights Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Avenue of Champions

    2505 ft · 1 min · Avenue of Champions

  7. 7

    Continue on Russellville Road

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Russellville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Franklin Street

    765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Franklin Street

    114 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East 4th Street

    3196 ft · 54 sec · East 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    39 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    69 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1391 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hopkinsville Road

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinsville Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 9th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West 7th Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Cadiz Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Cadiz Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Hopkinsville Road

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit right toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz

    1612 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    39.5 mi · 42 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Paducah

    1898 ft · 46 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 68: Paducah

    40 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Dam Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Kentucky Dam Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Park Road

    1535 ft · 47 sec · Park Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Reidland Rd

    19 m · 1 sec · Reidland Rd

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Reidland Rd

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Reidland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 68
49.2 mi · 38%
Hopkinsville Road
38 mi · 29%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 9%
Russellville Road
10.8 mi · 8%
Cadiz Road
9.21 mi · 7%
East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 68

Merge slight left

39.5 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
115.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinsville
01h 17m from Bowling Green
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bowling Green and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Reidland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Reidland?

The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hopkinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Bowling Green and 65.2 miles from Reidland.

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

The direct path is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bowling Green and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Reidland.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hopkinsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hopkinsville.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

39 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Madisonville, KY

57 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Paducah, KY

99 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Nashville, TN

102 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Reidland. Straight-line distance: 115.21 mi (185.42 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

Population70,631
Coordinates36.9903200, -86.4436000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Reidland

#2 Reidland

Census-designated place in McCracken County, Kentucky

Population4,491
Coordinates37.0175600, -88.5314300
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowling Green (-86.4436, 36.99032)
End: Reidland (-88.53143, 37.01756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.4 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.69
9.2 gal · 34.8 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.35 $34.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.56 $39.13
Premium $4.65 $21.41 $42.82
Diesel $5.30 $24.40 $48.80

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowling Green and Reidland. The current time is 00:12:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.