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

Distance by Flight

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

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

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Independence, Kentucky to Bowling Green, Kentucky is: 203.09 miles (326.85 km) by car.

Driving from Independence to Bowling Green will take approximately 03 hours 13 minutes.

#1 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

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

Starting point in Independence: Madison Pike (-84.544419,38.943136)
Ending point in Bowling Green: State Street (-86.443913,36.990612)

Estimated Travel Time Between Independence and Bowling Green

The distance between Independence and Bowling Green 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 Independence, KY and Bowling Green, KY. The current time in Independence is 13:32:42, although it is 12:32:42 in Bowling Green.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	06 hours 46 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 32 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.13 liters (7.17 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Independence and Bowling Green.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Bowling Green is $22.87 (diesel $30.14).

Kentucky gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.19	$3.67	$4.07	$4.21
Total	$22.87	$26.32	$29.14	$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 November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Independence 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.