How far is Independence, KY from Knottsville, KY?
The driving distance from Independence, KY to Knottsville, KY is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Knottsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Knottsville.
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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 right to continue on KY 841 North
2995 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge
6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
2548 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
40.8 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick
1816 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Doolittle Mills Road
20.3 mi · 28 min · Doolittle Mills Road
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Turn left onto Indiana State Road 237
5.2 mi · 8 min · Indiana State Road 237
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Continue on Lincoln Trail Bridge
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Trail Bridge
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Turn left onto Madison Street
3 mi · 5 min · Madison Street
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
5.6 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 144
58 m · 4 sec · State Highway 144
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 144
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Knottsville.
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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Independence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Knottsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Knottsville?
The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Independence and 90.2 miles from Knottsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 9:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Independence and Knottsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Independence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Knottsville.
Stop Ideas Near Louisville
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 Louisville.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Knottsville. Straight-line distance: 151.32 mi (243.53 km).
#1 Independence
City in Kentucky
| Population | 28,903 |
| Coordinates | 38.9431200, -84.5441100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knottsville
Township in Daviess County, Kentucky
| Population | 6,270 |
| Coordinates | 37.7717200, -86.9041600 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knottsville (-86.90416, 37.77172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 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 | $25.19 | $50.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.41 | $56.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.09 | $62.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.43 | $70.86 |
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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