How far is Independence, KY from Hazard, KY?
The driving distance from Independence, KY to Hazard, KY is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Hazard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Hazard.
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Start on Madison Pike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Madison Pike
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Walton Nicholson Pike
4.1 mi · 6 min · Walton Nicholson Pike
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Continue on Walton Nicholson Road
2119 ft · 38 sec · Walton Nicholson Road
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
3210 ft · 54 sec · Dixie Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2298 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Old Beaver Road
875 ft · 24 sec · Old Beaver Road
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Continue on Stephenson Mill Road
1317 ft · 36 sec · Stephenson Mill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on School Road
2514 ft · 1 min · School Road
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Turn right onto Mary Grubbs Highway
1859 ft · 42 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Lexington
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Lexington
59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway
42.6 mi · 46 min · Mountain Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on KY 15
159 m · 7 sec · KY 15
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Park Road
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Continue on KY 15
26.7 mi · 30 min · KY 15
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1401 ft · 44 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
1895 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Memorial Drive
555 ft · 13 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto L O Davis Drive
998 ft · 34 sec · L O Davis Drive
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Turn left onto Laurel Street
983 ft · 43 sec · Laurel Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laurel Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Hazard.
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 75 South
Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Lexington
59.9 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Independence and Partly Cloudy near Hazard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Hazard?
The road trip is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.8 miles from Independence and 89.8 miles from Hazard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.87 one way or $47.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Independence and Partly Cloudy near Hazard.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
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 Winchester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Hazard. Straight-line distance: 138.16 mi (222.34 km).
#1 Independence
City in Kentucky
| Population | 28,903 |
| Coordinates | 38.9431200, -84.5441100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hazard
City in Perry County, Kentucky, in the United States
| Population | 4,785 |
| Coordinates | 37.2495400, -83.1932300 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hazard (-83.19323, 37.24954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.92 | $53.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.57 | $67.15 |
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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