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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Meads and Bowling Green is 226.55 miles (364.6 km).

Flight distance from Meads, KY to Bowling Green, KY is 226.55 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Meads to Bowling Green with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Meads, Kentucky to Bowling Green, Kentucky is: 265.61 miles (427.45 km) by car.

Driving from Meads to Bowling Green will take approximately 04 hours 11 minutes.

#1 Meads

A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. It is known for its proximity to the Kentucky River, its growing population, and its many attractions, such as the Meads Community Center and the Meads Library.

Population	288649
GPS Coordinates	38°24'45"N 82°42'33"W
Latitude	38.4125800
Longitude	-82.7090500
Altitude	185
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

Starting point in Meads: (-82.708783,38.41275)
Ending point in Bowling Green: (-86.443605,36.990317)

Estimated Travel Time Between Meads and Bowling Green

The distance between Meads and Bowling Green is 427 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 44 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 Meads, KY and Bowling Green, KY. The current time in Meads is 10:54:45, although it is 09:54:45 in Bowling Green.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	08 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	06 hours 38 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	05 hours 18 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	04 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	03 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	03 hours 32 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	03 hours 18 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.48 liters (9.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Meads and Bowling Green.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Meads to Bowling Green is $29.91 (diesel $39.42).

Kentucky gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.19	$3.67	$4.07	$4.21
Total	$29.91	$34.42	$38.11	$39.42

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 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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