How far is Bowling Green, KY from Richmond, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bowling Green and Richmond is 129.08 miles (207.74 km).
Flight distance from Bowling Green, KY to Richmond, KY is 129.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Bowling Green to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Richmond, Kentucky is: 163.92 miles (263.81 km) by car.
Driving from Bowling Green to Richmond will take approximately 02 hours 42 minutes.
#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 |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Richmond: North 2nd Street (-84.294897,37.747963)
Estimated Travel Time Between Bowling Green and Richmond
The distance between Bowling Green and Richmond is 264 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 55 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 Richmond, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 01:51:27, although it is 02:51:27 in Richmond.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.9 liters (5.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bowling Green and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bowling Green to Richmond is $18.46 (diesel $24.33).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $18.46 | $21.25 | $23.52 | $24.33 |
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 Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
