How far is Princeton, KY from Independence, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Princeton and Independence is 221.47 miles (356.42 km).

Flight distance from Princeton, KY to Independence, KY is 221.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Princeton to Independence with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Princeton, Kentucky to Independence, Kentucky is: 260.67 miles (419.51 km) by car.

Driving from Princeton to Independence will take approximately 04 hours 00 minutes.

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#1 Princeton

City in Caldwell County, Kentucky, United States

Population 6063
GPS Coordinates 37°6'33"N 87°52'55"W
Latitude 37.1092200
Longitude -87.8819600
Altitude 147
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Princeton and Independence

The distance between Princeton and Independence is 420 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 39 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 Princeton, KY and Independence, KY. The current time in Princeton is 06:45:12, although it is 07:45:12 in Independence.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 41 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 31 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 28 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 15 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.82 liters (9.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Princeton and Independence.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Princeton to Independence is $29.35 (diesel $38.69).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $29.35 $33.79 $37.4 $38.69

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 Princeton and Independence (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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