How far is Independence, KY from Owensboro, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Independence and Owensboro is 160.92 miles (258.98 km).
Flight distance from Independence, KY to Owensboro, KY is 160.92 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Independence to Owensboro with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Independence, Kentucky to Owensboro, Kentucky is: 196.79 miles (316.71 km) by car.
Driving from Independence to Owensboro will take approximately 03 hours 10 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 |
#2 Owensboro
The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky. It is located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Owensboro is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Owensboro Museum of Fine Arts and the Owensboro Museum of Science and History.
| Population | 60344 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°46'27"N 87°6'48"W |
| Latitude | 37.7742200 |
| Longitude | -87.1133300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Owensboro: Frederica Street (-87.113495,37.77421)
Estimated Travel Time Between Independence and Owensboro
The distance between Independence and Owensboro is 317 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 31 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 Independence, KY and Owensboro, KY. The current time in Independence is 02:09:13, although it is 01:09:13 in Owensboro.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.29 liters (6.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Independence and Owensboro.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Owensboro is $22.16 (diesel $29.21).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $22.16 | $25.51 | $28.23 | $29.21 |
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 November 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Independence and Owensboro (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
