How far is Jackson, KY from Bowling Green, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jackson and Bowling Green is 172.68 miles (277.9 km).
Flight distance from Jackson, KY to Bowling Green, KY is 172.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Jackson to Bowling Green with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jackson, Kentucky to Bowling Green, Kentucky is: 237.23 miles (381.79 km) by car.
Driving from Jackson to Bowling Green will take approximately 03 hours 46 minutes.
#1 Jackson
City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1917 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°33'11"N 83°23'1"W |
| Latitude | 37.5531500 |
| Longitude | -83.3835100 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Bowling Green: State Street (-86.443913,36.990612)
Estimated Travel Time Between Jackson and Bowling Green
The distance between Jackson and Bowling Green is 382 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 14 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 Jackson, KY and Bowling Green, KY. The current time in Jackson is 05:22:29, although it is 04:22:29 in Bowling Green.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 44 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 57 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.69 liters (8.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jackson and Bowling Green.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson to Bowling Green is $26.71 (diesel $35.21).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $26.71 | $30.75 | $34.04 | $35.21 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jackson 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.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Ironville, KY to Jackson 94.26 miles (152 km)
Driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Jackson 82.09 miles (132 km)
Driving distance from Meads, KY to Jackson 89.58 miles (144 km)
Driving distance from Nevada, KY to Jackson 127.9 miles (206 km)
Driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Jackson 238.66 miles (384 km)
Driving distance from Oregon, KY to Jackson 114.93 miles (185 km)
