How far is Erlanger, KY from Independence, KY?
The driving distance from Erlanger, KY to Independence, KY is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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City in Kentucky, US
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erlanger and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erlanger and Independence.
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Start on Dixie Highway
23 m · 4 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Stevenson Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Stevenson Road
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Turn right onto Turkeyfoot Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Turkeyfoot Road
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Continue on Bristow Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Bristow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Independence Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Independence Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Pike
113 m · 7 sec · Madison Pike
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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 Erlanger 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.
Bristow Road
Continue on Bristow Road
3.48 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Erlanger and Chance 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 Erlanger to Independence?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Erlanger and 5.8 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Erlanger and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Florence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Cincinnati City Hall
Fort Wright City Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florence.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erlanger and Independence. Straight-line distance: 5.93 mi (9.54 km).
#1 Erlanger
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 19,393 |
| Coordinates | 39.0167300, -84.6007800 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
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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