How far is Dayton, KY from Independence, KY?
The driving distance from Dayton, KY to Independence, KY is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Independence.
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Start on Dayton Avenue
14 m · 8 sec · Dayton Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
2488 ft · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Continue on Fairfield Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Fairfield Avenue
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Continue on Dave Cowens Drive
1008 ft · 32 sec · Dave Cowens Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 471 South
1660 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 West
2487 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 17: Independence, Covington
1847 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Madison Pike
5.2 mi · 8 min · Madison Pike
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Turn right onto Pelly Road
1516 ft · 30 sec · Pelly Road
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Independence.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Madison Pike
Turn right onto Madison Pike
5.22 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Independence?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Taylor Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Dayton and 8.9 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Taylor Mill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Fort Wright City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Taylor Mill.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Independence. Straight-line distance: 12.33 mi (19.85 km).
#1 Dayton
City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,647 |
| Coordinates | 39.1128400, -84.4727200 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
City in Kentucky
| Population | 28,903 |
| Coordinates | 38.9431200, -84.5441100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison Pike (-84.544419, 38.943136)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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