Arlington, Texas to Bowling Green, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

671.7 miles 1081 km · straight line
806 miles estimated 1297.2 km · driving distance
16h 13min estimated drive time
$78 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Bowling Green, Kentucky?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Bowling Green, Kentucky is 671.7 miles (1081 km) as the crow flies. Bowling Green, Kentucky is located ENE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 806 miles, taking about 16h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas 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.

How to Get from Arlington, Texas to Bowling Green, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 13min $78 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 28min $64–$121* Budget
Train ~21h 5min $97–$282* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Bowling Green, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
Bowling Green, Kentucky
36.99°N, 86.44°W
America/Chicago
161m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 224 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients