How far is Independence, KY from Hebron, KY?
The driving distance from Independence, KY to Hebron, KY is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Hebron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Hebron.
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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
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto I 275 West: Airport
2247 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 212 East
1385 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Airport Access Road
148 m · 16 sec · Airport Access Road
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Turn left onto Petersburg Road
3 mi · 5 min · Petersburg Road
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Turn left onto Limaburg Road
44 m · 6 sec · Limaburg Road
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Turn right
26 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
31 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Hebron.
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.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
7.13 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 Independence and Mostly Sunny near Hebron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Hebron?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Lakeside Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Independence and 8.8 miles from Hebron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Independence and Mostly Sunny near Hebron.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeside Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Cincinnati City Hall
Fort Wright City Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakeside Park.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Hebron. Straight-line distance: 11.96 mi (19.24 km).
#1 Independence
City in Kentucky
| Population | 28,903 |
| Coordinates | 38.9431200, -84.5441100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hebron
Census-designated place in Boone County, Kentucky
| Population | 5,929 |
| Coordinates | 39.0658900, -84.7010600 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hebron (-84.70106, 39.06589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
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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