How far is Fort Thomas, KY from Independence, KY?
The driving distance from Fort Thomas, KY to Independence, KY is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
6th-class city in Kenton County, Kentucky, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Thomas and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Thomas and Independence.
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Start on South Fort Thomas Avenue
106 m · 12 sec · South Fort Thomas Avenue
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Turn right onto Tremont Avenue
1778 ft · 1 min · Tremont Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
2758 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto Alexandria Pike
1517 ft · 39 sec · Alexandria Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 471 South
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 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 Fort Thomas 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Thomas and Mostly Sunny near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Thomas to Independence?
The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Kenton Vale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Fort Thomas and 7.9 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Thomas and Mostly Sunny near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Kenton Vale
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 Kenton Vale.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Thomas and Independence. Straight-line distance: 10.49 mi (16.89 km).
#1 Fort Thomas
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 16,261 |
| Coordinates | 39.0750600, -84.4471600 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
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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