How far is Independence, KY from Owensboro, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Independence and Owensboro is 160.92 miles (258.98 km).

Flight distance from Independence, KY to Owensboro, KY is 160.92 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Independence to Owensboro with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Independence, Kentucky to Owensboro, Kentucky is: 196.79 miles (316.71 km) by car.

Driving from Independence to Owensboro will take approximately 03 hours 10 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 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

Estimated Travel Time Between Independence and Owensboro

The distance between Independence and Owensboro is 317 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 31 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 Owensboro, KY. The current time in Independence is 22:18:11, although it is 21:18:11 in Owensboro.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 56 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 26.29 liters (6.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Independence and Owensboro.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Owensboro is $22.16 (diesel $29.21).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $22.16 $25.51 $28.23 $29.21

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Independence and Owensboro (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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