How far is Franklin, KY from Independence, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Franklin and Independence is 189.34 miles (304.72 km).
Flight distance from Franklin, KY to Independence, KY is 189.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Franklin to Independence with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Franklin, Kentucky to Independence, Kentucky is: 223.63 miles (359.9 km) by car.
Driving from Franklin to Independence will take approximately 03 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Franklin
City in and county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9046 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°43'20"N 86°34'38"W |
| Latitude | 36.7222600 |
| Longitude | -86.5772200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
City in Kentucky
| Population | 28903 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°56'35"N 84°32'39"W |
| Latitude | 38.9431200 |
| Longitude | -84.5441100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Independence: Madison Pike (-84.544419,38.943136)
Estimated Travel Time Between Franklin and Independence
The distance between Franklin and Independence is 360 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 59 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Franklin, KY and Independence, KY. The current time in Franklin is 05:57:01, although it is 06:57:01 in Independence.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.87 liters (7.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Franklin and Independence.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Franklin to Independence is $25.18 (diesel $33.19).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $25.18 | $28.98 | $32.09 | $33.19 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 15, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Franklin and Independence (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
