How far is Richmond, KY from Independence, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Richmond and Independence is 83.68 miles (134.68 km).
Flight distance from Richmond, KY to Independence, KY is 83.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Richmond to Independence with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Richmond, Kentucky to Independence, Kentucky is: 93.89 miles (151.11 km) by car.
Driving from Richmond to Independence will take approximately 01 hours 33 minutes.
#1 Richmond
City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 36800 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°44'52"N 84°17'41"W |
| Latitude | 37.7478600 |
| Longitude | -84.2946500 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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 Richmond and Independence
The distance between Richmond and Independence is 151 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 40 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 Richmond and Independence. The current time is 01:52:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.54 liters (3.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richmond and Independence.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richmond to Independence is $10.57 (diesel $13.94).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $10.57 | $12.17 | $13.47 | $13.94 |
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 Richmond and Independence (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
