How far is Independence, KY from Lebanon, KY?
The driving distance from Independence, KY to Lebanon, KY is about 128 miles (206 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Scott County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Lebanon.
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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
41.7 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 620: Cherry Blossom Way
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Cherry Blossom Way
2829 ft · 39 sec · Cherry Blossom Way
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Continue on McClelland Circle
4.3 mi · 5 min · McClelland Circle
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McClelland Circle
57 m · 4 sec · McClelland Circle
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Exit the roundabout onto McClelland Circle
2.6 mi · 3 min · McClelland Circle
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Continue on Mc Clelland Circle
1 mi · 1 min · Mc Clelland Circle
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Turn right onto Paynes Depot Road
3 mi · 4 min · Paynes Depot Road
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Take the exit slight right
2421 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Midway, Versailles
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Turn slight left
34 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Georgetown Road
1029 ft · 21 sec · Georgetown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road
1147 ft · 25 sec · East Leestown Road
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Turn left onto Midway Road
2566 ft · 43 sec · Midway Road
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Continue on North Winter Street
1918 ft · 33 sec · North Winter Street
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Continue on Versailles Road
2097 ft · 35 sec · Versailles Road
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Continue on Midway Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Midway Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Frankfort Road
1017 ft · 19 sec · Frankfort Road
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Turn slight right onto Frankfort Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Frankfort Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Troy Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Troy Pike
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Take the ramp slight right
2384 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
26.2 mi · 28 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 555: Springfield, Lebanon
1779 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Triple 5 Highway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway
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Keep slight left
29 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Triple 5 Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Western Bypass
43 m · 3 sec · Western Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Western Bypass
1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass
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Continue on Lebanon Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road
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Continue on Springfield Road
3 mi · 4 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on North Spalding Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Spalding Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Lebanon.
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
41.7 mi · 00h 45m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 128 miles (206 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Stamping Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64 miles from Independence and 63.9 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Independence and Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Stamping Ground
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 Stamping Ground.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 102.38 mi (164.76 km).
#1 Independence
City in Kentucky
| Population | 28,903 |
| Coordinates | 38.9431200, -84.5441100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lebanon
City in Marion County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,733 |
| Coordinates | 37.5697900, -85.2527400 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-85.25274, 37.56979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.04 | $34.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.22 | $38.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.04 | $42.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.97 | $47.95 |
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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