How far is Richmond from Bowling Green?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Richmond and Bowling Green is 129.08 miles (207.74 km).
Flight distance from Richmond, KY to Bowling Green, KY is 129.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Richmond to Bowling Green with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Richmond, Kentucky to Bowling Green, Kentucky is: 164.74 miles (265.13 km) by car.
Driving from Richmond to Bowling Green will take approximately 02 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Richmond
City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 36800 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°44'52"N 84°17'41"W |
| Latitude | 37.7478600 |
| Longitude | -84.2946500 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowling Green
City in Kentucky
| 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 Richmond and Bowling Green
The distance between Richmond and Bowling Green is 265 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 56 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 Richmond, KY and Bowling Green, KY. The current time in Richmond is 21:09:24, although it is 20:09:24 in Bowling Green.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.01 liters (5.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richmond and Bowling Green.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richmond to Bowling Green is $23.85 (diesel $28.19).
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 per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.102 (Diesel $4.849) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 24, 2023.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Richmond 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.
