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

323.6 miles 520.8 km · straight line
388.4 miles estimated 625 km · driving distance
7h 49min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Bowling Green, Kentucky from Radford?

The distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Radford is 323.6 miles (520.8 km) as the crow flies. Radford is located E of Bowling Green, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 388.4 miles, taking about 7h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Bowling Green, Kentucky in Kentucky and Radford in Virginia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 49min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 23min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 26min $47–$136* Comfort

Quick Facts

Bowling Green, Kentucky
36.99°N, 86.44°W
America/Chicago
161m elevation
Radford
37.13°N, 80.58°W
America/New_York
567m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients