How far is Independence, KY from Lexington, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Independence and Lexington is 66.04 miles (106.29 km).

Flight distance from Independence, KY to Lexington, KY is 66.04 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Independence to Lexington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Independence, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky is: 78.51 miles (126.34 km) by car.

Driving from Independence to Lexington will take approximately 01 hours 26 minutes.

#1 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

The second most populous city in Kentucky. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its many colleges and universities, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.

Population	225366
GPS Coordinates	37°59'19"N 84°28'40"W
Latitude	37.9886900
Longitude	-84.4777200
Altitude	295
Country	United States

Starting point in Independence: Madison Pike (-84.544419,38.943136)
Ending point in Lexington: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478,37.988621)

Estimated Travel Time Between Independence and Lexington

The distance between Independence and Lexington is 126 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 24 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.

There is no time difference between Independence and Lexington. The current time is 06:48:03.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	02 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	01 hours 57 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 07 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 02 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 58 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.49 liters (2.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Independence and Lexington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Lexington is $8.84 (diesel $11.65).

Kentucky gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.19	$3.67	$4.07	$4.21
Total	$8.84	$10.18	$11.26	$11.65

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 December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Independence and Lexington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.