How far is Morehead, KY from Independence, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Morehead and Independence is 79.73 miles (128.31 km).
Flight distance from Morehead, KY to Independence, KY is 79.73 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Morehead to Independence with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Morehead, Kentucky to Independence, Kentucky is: 105.81 miles (170.29 km) by car.
Driving from Morehead to Independence will take approximately 02 hours 01 minutes.
#1 Morehead
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 7596 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°11'2"N 83°25'58"W |
| Latitude | 38.1839700 |
| Longitude | -83.4326800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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 Morehead and Independence
The distance between Morehead and Independence is 170 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 53 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 Morehead and Independence. The current time is 19:05:03.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.13 liters (3.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Morehead and Independence.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Morehead to Independence is $11.91 (diesel $15.7).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $11.91 | $13.71 | $15.18 | $15.7 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Morehead and Independence (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
