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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Bowling Green and Independence is 170.02 miles (273.62 km).

Flight distance from Bowling Green, KY to Independence, KY is 170.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Independence, Kentucky is: 203.05 miles (326.77 km) by car.

Driving from Bowling Green to Independence will take approximately 03 hours 12 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Independence

City in Kentucky

Population 28903
GPS Coordinates 38°56'35"N 84°32'39"W
Latitude 38.9431200
Longitude -84.5441100
Altitude 274
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Bowling Green and Independence

The distance between Bowling Green and Independence is 327 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 37 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 Bowling Green, KY and Independence, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 01:47:57, although it is 02:47:57 in Independence.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 04 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 03 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 54 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 42 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 31 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.12 liters (7.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bowling Green and Independence.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bowling Green to Independence is $22.86 (diesel $30.14).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $22.86 $26.32 $29.13 $30.14

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 December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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