How far is Paintsville, KY from Bowling Green, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Paintsville and Bowling Green is 207.54 miles (334.01 km).
Flight distance from Paintsville, KY to Bowling Green, KY is 207.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Paintsville to Bowling Green with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Paintsville, Kentucky to Bowling Green, Kentucky is: 267.11 miles (429.88 km) by car.
Driving from Paintsville to Bowling Green will take approximately 04 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Paintsville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 3925 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°48'52"N 82°48'26"W |
| Latitude | 37.8145400 |
| Longitude | -82.8071100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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 |
Ending point in Bowling Green: State Street (-86.443913,36.990612)
Estimated Travel Time Between Paintsville and Bowling Green
The distance between Paintsville and Bowling Green is 430 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 46 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 Paintsville, KY and Bowling Green, KY. The current time in Paintsville is 15:37:55, although it is 14:37:55 in Bowling Green.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.68 liters (9.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Paintsville and Bowling Green.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Paintsville to Bowling Green is $30.08 (diesel $39.64).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $30.08 | $34.62 | $38.32 | $39.64 |
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 March 18, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Paintsville 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.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Ironville, KY to Paintsville 64.41 miles (104 km)
Driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Paintsville 113.27 miles (182 km)
Driving distance from Meads, KY to Paintsville 60.13 miles (97 km)
Driving distance from Nevada, KY to Paintsville 160.39 miles (258 km)
Driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Paintsville 271.15 miles (436 km)
