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

Here are the driving distances between Cynthiana, KY and Bowling Green, KY:

  • Taking I-65 S, the most direct highway route, it is approximately 94 miles (151 km) from Cynthiana to Bowling Green. This drive takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes in normal traffic.
  • Driving on US-27 S and then US-68 W/KY-80 W is slightly longer at 101 miles (163 km). This route takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
  • Taking more backroad routes like KY-36 W, KY-536 W and KY-101 S adds even more distance, approximately 115 miles (185 km) and over 2 hours drive time.
  • As the crow flies, the straight line distance between Cynthiana and Bowling Green is about 80 miles (129 km).

So in summary, the typical driving distance by highways between Cynthiana and Bowling Green is around 95-100 miles, equating to a 1 hour 30 minute to 1 hour 45 minute drive under normal conditions. The shortest distance is about 80 miles as the crow flies. Backroads can add 15-20 extra miles.

Fastest route

The driving distance between Cynthiana, Kentucky and Bowling Green, Kentucky is 188.4 miles (303 kilometers) via US-62 E. The drive time is about 3 hours and 1 minute.

Here are the steps for the most direct route:

  1. Head northeast on Scottsville Rd toward Scottsville.
  2. Turn left onto KY-15 N.
  3. Keep left at the fork to continue onto KY-15 N, follow signs for Bardstown.
  4. Take exit 93 for US-60 E/Lexington Rd toward Bardstown/Lexington.
  5. Merge onto US-60 E.
  6. Keep left at the fork and continue onto US-60 E.
  7. Take exit 72A to merge onto KY-353 N/Russell Cave Rd.
  8. Turn right onto US-62 E/Leesburg Pike.
  9. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Leesburg Pike.
  10. Continue onto Paris Pike.
  11. Slight right onto W Bridge St.
  12. Turn left onto S Church St.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Cynthiana and Bowling Green is 152.21 miles (244.95 km).

Flight distance from Cynthiana, KY to Bowling Green, KY is 152.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Cynthiana to Bowling Green with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Cynthiana, Kentucky to Bowling Green, Kentucky is: 183.2 miles (294.83 km) by car.

Driving from Cynthiana to Bowling Green will take approximately 03 hours 01 minutes.

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#1 Cynthiana

City in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States

Population 6300
GPS Coordinates 38°23'25"N 84°17'39"W
Latitude 38.3903500
Longitude -84.2941000
Altitude 224
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 Cynthiana and Bowling Green

The distance between Cynthiana and Bowling Green is 295 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 16 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 Cynthiana, KY and Bowling Green, KY. The current time in Cynthiana is 11:49:12, although it is 10:49:12 in Bowling Green.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 06 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 34 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 39 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 03 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 26 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 17 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.47 liters (6.46 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Cynthiana and Bowling Green.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Cynthiana to Bowling Green is $20.63 (diesel $27.19).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $20.63 $23.74 $26.28 $27.19

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 Cynthiana 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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