How far is Owensboro, KY from Independence, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Owensboro and Independence is 160.92 miles (258.98 km).
Flight distance from Owensboro, KY to Independence, KY is 160.92 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Owensboro to Independence with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Owensboro, Kentucky to Independence, Kentucky is: 196.65 miles (316.48 km) by car.
Driving from Owensboro to Independence will take approximately 03 hours 11 minutes.
#1 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 |
#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 Owensboro and Independence
The distance between Owensboro and Independence is 316 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 30 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 Owensboro, KY and Independence, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 03:33:24, although it is 04:33:24 in Independence.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 55 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 26.27 liters (6.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Owensboro and Independence.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Owensboro to Independence is $22.14 (diesel $29.19).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $22.14 | $25.49 | $28.21 | $29.19 |
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 December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Owensboro and Independence (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
