How far is Independence, KY from Flatwoods, KY?
The driving distance from Independence, KY to Flatwoods, KY is about 137 miles (220.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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.
Home rule-class city in Mason County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Flatwoods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Flatwoods.
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Start on Madison Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Madison Pike
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Continue straight
1516 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto I 275 East: Newport
1638 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Circle Freeway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia
1718 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
799 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
55 mi · 1 hr 9 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Turn right
29.9 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
25.4 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto Pond Run Road
1346 ft · 27 sec · Pond Run Road
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Turn slight left onto Raceland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Raceland Avenue
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Continue on Lexington Avenue
2792 ft · 1 min · Lexington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Powell Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Flatwoods.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
55 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Independence and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flatwoods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Flatwoods?
The road trip is about 137 miles (220.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Independence and 68.6 miles from Flatwoods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Independence and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flatwoods.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
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 Dover.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Flatwoods. Straight-line distance: 102.67 mi (165.23 km).
#1 Independence
City in Kentucky
| Population | 28,903 |
| Coordinates | 38.9431200, -84.5441100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flatwoods
City in Kentucky
| Population | 7,056 |
| Coordinates | 38.5225800, -82.7171100 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flatwoods (-82.71711, 38.52258)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.21 | $36.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.54 | $41.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.48 | $44.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.62 | $51.24 |
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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