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

306.8 miles 493.7 km · straight line
383.4 miles estimated 617.1 km · driving distance
7h 43min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
327° NNW bearing direction

How far is Bowling Green, Kentucky from Peoria?

The distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Peoria is 306.8 miles (493.7 km) as the crow flies. Peoria is located NNW of Bowling Green, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383.4 miles, taking about 7h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Bowling Green, Kentucky in Kentucky and Peoria in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Peoria. 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 Peoria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 43min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 16min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 20min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bowling Green, Kentucky & Peoria

Quick Facts

Bowling Green, Kentucky
36.99°N, 86.44°W
America/Chicago
161m elevation
Peoria
40.69°N, 89.59°W
America/Chicago
153m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients