How far is Harrodsburg, KY from Independence, KY?
The driving distance from Harrodsburg, KY to Independence, KY is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Owen County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrodsburg and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrodsburg and Independence.
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Start on South Main Street
4 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Lexington Street
683 ft · 15 sec · West Lexington Street
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Turn right onto North College Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North College Street
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Continue on Louisville Road
17.7 mi · 20 min · Louisville Road
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Continue on Bypass North
2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North
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Continue on Frankfort Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Frankfort Road
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Continue on Lawrenceburg Road
6.2 mi · 7 min · Lawrenceburg Road
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Continue on West Frankfort Connector
2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector
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Turn left onto Wilkinson Boulevard
1.8 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
749 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Holmes Street
108 m · 5 sec · Holmes Street
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Continue on Owenton Road
24.3 mi · 28 min · Owenton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Roland Avenue
1517 ft · 29 sec · Roland Avenue
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Continue on Warsaw Road
7.7 mi · 9 min · Warsaw Road
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Turn right onto Glencoe Road
8.1 mi · 9 min · Glencoe Road
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Take the exit right
1771 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 536: Mount Zion Road
1763 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
86 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Mount Zion Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Zion Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Zion Road
37 m · 3 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
2573 ft · 52 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Zion Road
33 m · 2 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
2470 ft · 56 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Continue on Bristow Road
2.2 mi · 4 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 Harrodsburg 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.
Owenton Road
Continue on Owenton Road
24.3 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Harrodsburg 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 Harrodsburg to Independence?
The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gratz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.7 miles from Harrodsburg and 55.1 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Harrodsburg and Mostly Sunny near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Gratz
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gratz.
Louisville, Kentucky
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrodsburg and Independence. Straight-line distance: 83.18 mi (133.87 km).
#1 Harrodsburg
City in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United Sates of America
| Population | 8,544 |
| Coordinates | 37.7623000, -84.8432900 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.22 | $28.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.03 | $32.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.55 | $35.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.00 | $39.99 |
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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