Bowling Green, Kentucky to Lebanon, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

54.7 miles 88 km · straight line
71.1 miles estimated 114.4 km · driving distance
1h 26min estimated drive time
$7 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
171° S bearing direction

How far is Bowling Green, Kentucky from Lebanon, Tennessee?

The distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Lebanon, Tennessee is 54.7 miles (88 km) as the crow flies. Lebanon, Tennessee is located S of Bowling Green, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 71.1 miles, taking about 1h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Bowling Green, Kentucky in Kentucky and Lebanon, Tennessee in Tennessee.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bowling Green, Kentucky and Lebanon, Tennessee. 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 Bowling Green, Kentucky to Lebanon, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 26min $7 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 43min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Bowling Green, Kentucky & Lebanon, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Bowling Green, Kentucky
36.99°N, 86.44°W
America/Chicago
161m elevation
Lebanon, Tennessee
36.21°N, 86.29°W
America/Chicago
161m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 455.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients