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

563.6 miles 907.1 km · straight line
676.4 miles estimated 1088.5 km · driving distance
13h 36min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

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

The distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Longview, Texas is 563.6 miles (907.1 km) as the crow flies. Longview, Texas is located WSW of Bowling Green, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 676.4 miles, taking about 13h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Bowling Green, Kentucky in Kentucky and Longview, Texas in Texas.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bowling Green, Kentucky and Longview, Texas. 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 Longview, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 36min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 19min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 41min $81–$237* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bowling Green, Kentucky & Longview, Texas

Quick Facts

Bowling Green, Kentucky
36.99°N, 86.44°W
America/Chicago
161m elevation
Longview, Texas
32.50°N, 94.74°W
America/Chicago
113m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 188 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients