Amarillo to Bowling Green, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Amarillo from Bowling Green, Kentucky?

The distance from Amarillo to Bowling Green, Kentucky is 866.6 miles (1394.7 km) as the crow flies. Bowling Green, Kentucky is located ENE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1039.9 miles, taking about 20h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Bowling Green, Kentucky in Kentucky.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amarillo and Bowling Green, Kentucky. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.