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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Covington and Bowling Green is 178.9 miles (287.91 km).

Flight distance from Covington, KY to Bowling Green, KY is 178.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Covington to Bowling Green with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Covington, Kentucky to Bowling Green, Kentucky is: 210.37 miles (338.56 km) by car.

Driving from Covington to Bowling Green will take approximately 03 hours 15 minutes.

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#1 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky. It is located on the Ohio River in the northern part of the state. Covington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Covington Historical Society and the Covington Museum.

Population 40314
GPS Coordinates 39°5'1"N 84°30'31"W
Latitude 39.0836700
Longitude -84.5085500
Altitude 155
Country United States
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#2 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

Estimated Travel Time Between Covington and Bowling Green

The distance between Covington and Bowling Green is 339 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 45 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 Covington, KY and Bowling Green, KY. The current time in Covington is 08:17:52, although it is 07:17:52 in Bowling Green.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 00 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 30 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 00 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.1 liters (7.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Covington and Bowling Green.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Covington to Bowling Green is $23.69 (diesel $31.22).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $23.69 $27.27 $30.18 $31.22

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 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Covington and Bowling Green (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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