How far is Independence, KY from Henderson, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Independence and Henderson is 181.81 miles (292.59 km).

Flight distance from Independence, KY to Henderson, KY is 181.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Independence to Henderson with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Independence, Kentucky to Henderson, Kentucky is: 217.93 miles (350.73 km) by car.

Driving from Independence to Henderson will take approximately 03 hours 25 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Henderson

City in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States

Population 27974
GPS Coordinates 37°50'10"N 87°35'24"W
Latitude 37.8361500
Longitude -87.5900100
Altitude 124
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Independence and Henderson

The distance between Independence and Henderson is 351 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 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.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Independence, KY and Henderson, KY. The current time in Independence is 01:42:54, although it is 00:42:54 in Henderson.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 06 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 54 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 43 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.11 liters (7.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Independence and Henderson.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Henderson is $24.54 (diesel $32.35).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $24.54 $28.25 $31.27 $32.35

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 March 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Independence and Henderson (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Paducah, KY to Independence 305.56 miles (492 km)

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Driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Independence 203.09 miles (327 km)

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Driving distance from Covington, KY to Independence 11.81 miles (19 km)

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Driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Independence 133.84 miles (215 km)

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Driving distance from Florence, KY to Independence 8.02 miles (13 km)

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Driving distance from Frankfort, KY to Independence 70.11 miles (113 km)

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Driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Independence 237.24 miles (382 km)

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Driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Independence 259.39 miles (417 km)

Driving distance from Ironville, KY to Independence 141.9 miles (228 km)

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Driving distance from Lexington, KY to Independence 78.51 miles (126 km)

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