How far is Independence, KY from Douglass Hills, KY?
The driving distance from Independence, KY to Douglass Hills, KY is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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 44m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Douglass Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Douglass Hills.
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Start on Madison Pike
113 m · 10 sec · Madison Pike
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Turn right onto Independence Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Independence Road
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Turn right onto Bristow Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bristow Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mount Zion Road
2467 ft · 59 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Zion Road
27 m · 2 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
2604 ft · 52 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Zion Road
39 m · 3 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Mount Zion Road
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Turn right onto KY 536 East
2661 ft · 51 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75, I 71
2443 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
67.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North
736 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 265 South, KY 841 South
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
2814 ft · 37 sec · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 22: Crestwood
781 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Brownsboro Road
1974 ft · 38 sec · Brownsboro Road
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Turn left onto North Hurstbourne Parkway
3 mi · 5 min · North Hurstbourne Parkway
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Turn left onto Dorsey Lane
1.6 mi · 3 min · Dorsey Lane
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Turn left onto Shelbyville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Shelbyville Road
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Turn right onto Burnley Road
1140 ft · 55 sec · Burnley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gatehouse Lane
1287 ft · 60 sec · Gatehouse Lane
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Turn left onto Rockstone Place
42 m · 6 sec · Rockstone Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockstone Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Douglass Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
67.4 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Independence and Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny near Douglass Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Douglass Hills?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Worthville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Independence and 43.2 miles from Douglass Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Independence and Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny near Douglass Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Worthville
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 Worthville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Douglass Hills. Straight-line distance: 73.09 mi (117.62 km).
#1 Independence
City in Kentucky
| Population | 28,903 |
| Coordinates | 38.9431200, -84.5441100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Douglass Hills
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 5,714 |
| Coordinates | 38.2378500, -85.5527400 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Douglass Hills (-85.55274, 38.23785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.19 | $28.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.18 | $32.35 |
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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