How far is Leitchfield, KY from Independence, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Leitchfield and Independence is 138.71 miles (223.23 km).
Flight distance from Leitchfield, KY to Independence, KY is 138.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Leitchfield to Independence with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Leitchfield, Kentucky to Independence, Kentucky is: 164.54 miles (264.8 km) by car.
Driving from Leitchfield to Independence will take approximately 02 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Leitchfield
City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 6819 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°28'48"N 86°17'38"W |
| Latitude | 37.4800500 |
| Longitude | -86.2938600 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| 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 Leitchfield and Independence
The distance between Leitchfield and Independence is 265 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 56 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 Leitchfield, KY and Independence, KY. The current time in Leitchfield is 07:53:42, although it is 08:53:42 in Independence.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.98 liters (5.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Leitchfield and Independence.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Leitchfield to Independence is $18.53 (diesel $24.42).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $18.53 | $21.33 | $23.61 | $24.42 |
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 Leitchfield and Independence (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
