How far is Coal Run Village, KY from Bowling Green, KY?

The driving distance from Coal Run Village, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 262.3 miles (422.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.7 miles (348.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
262.37 mi
04h 31m
Flight
216.68 mi
348.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.68 mi
Kilometers
348.72 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.37 mi
Kilometers
422.25 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Sun, Apr 19, 8:33 AM CDT
Return by in Coal Run Village
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coal Run Village
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Bowling Green
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coal Run Village
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Livingston
KY

City in Kentucky, US

From Coal Run Village
127.7 mi
02h 15m
To Bowling Green
134.7 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coal Run Village and Bowling Green.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coal Run Village and Bowling Green.

  1. 1

    Start on Leslie Drive

    73 m · 16 sec · Leslie Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Combs Drive

    531 ft · 29 sec · Combs Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Mayo Trail

    2732 ft · 43 sec · North Mayo Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on North Mayo Trail

    6.3 mi · 8 min · North Mayo Trail

  5. 5

    Turn left

    15.2 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hindman Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Hindman Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Highway 80

    11.9 mi · 14 min · East Highway 80

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Martin Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Hal Rogers Parkway

    94.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2233 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green

    3226 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cumberland Parkway

    1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Cumberland Expressway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green

    1288 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1072 ft · 26 sec · East 6th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2647 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    121 m · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coal Run Village and Bowling Green.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hal Rogers Parkway
94.8 mi · 36%
Cumberland Parkway
86.2 mi · 33%
Cumberland Expressway
17.3 mi · 7%
Martin Road
15.9 mi · 6%
East Highway 80
11.9 mi · 5%
North Mayo Trail
6.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hal Rogers Parkway

Continue on Hal Rogers Parkway

94.2 mi · 01h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
216.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
02h 15m from Coal Run Village
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Coal Run Village and Chance Rain Showers near Bowling Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coal Run Village to Bowling Green?

The road trip is about 262.3 miles (422.2 km) and usually takes 04h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.7 miles from Coal Run Village and 134.7 miles from Bowling Green.

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

The direct path is about 216.7 miles (348.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.92 one way or $69.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Coal Run Village and Bowling Green, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Coal Run Village and Chance Rain Showers near Bowling Green.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coal Run Village and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 216.68 mi (348.72 km).

Coal Run Village

#1 Coal Run Village

City in Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,494
Coordinates37.5131600, -82.5584900
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Bowling Green

#2 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

Population70,631
Coordinates36.9903200, -86.4436000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Leslie Drive (-82.557998, 37.513051)
End: State Street (-86.443913, 36.990612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.26 gal
35.05 L · about $34.92
Round trip
$69.84
18.52 gal · 70.1 L
Estimated CO2
82.3 kg one way
Round trip: 164.6 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.92 $69.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.38 $78.77
Premium $4.65 $43.10 $86.19
Diesel $5.30 $49.12 $98.23

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 · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Coal Run Village, KY and Bowling Green, KY. The current time in Coal Run Village is 05:02:44, although it is 04:02:44 in Bowling Green.

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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.