How far is Independence, KY from Pleasure Ridge Park, KY?

The driving distance from Independence, KY to Pleasure Ridge Park, KY is about 103.1 miles (166 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.15 mi
01h 49m
Flight
89.9 mi
144.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.9 mi
Kilometers
144.68 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.15 mi
Kilometers
166.01 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasure Ridge Park
Sat, Apr 25, 8:23 AM EDT
Return by in Independence
Sat, Apr 25, 10:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Independence
2026-04-25T06:34
Arrive Pleasure Ridge Park
Sat, Apr 25, 8:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Independence
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Campbellsburg
KY

Human settlement in Henry County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Independence
50.4 mi
00h 54m
To Pleasure Ridge Park
52.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Pleasure Ridge Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Pleasure Ridge Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Madison Pike

    113 m · 10 sec · Madison Pike

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Independence Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Independence Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bristow Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Bristow Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Mount Zion Road

    2467 ft · 59 sec · Mount Zion Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Zion Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Mount Zion Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road

    2604 ft · 52 sec · Mount Zion Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Zion Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Mount Zion Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mount Zion Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto KY 536 East

    2661 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75, I 71

    2443 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

    2994 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 9th Street, Roy Wilkins Avenue

    2296 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on 9th Street

    112 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Roy Wilkins Avenue

    2883 ft · 55 sec · Roy Wilkins Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on South 9th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South 9th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South 7th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on 7th Street Road

    2 mi · 4 min · 7th Street Road

  21. 21

    Continue on 7th Street Road

    3128 ft · 1 min · 7th Street Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Dixie Highway

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Dixie Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Greenwood Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Feyhurst Drive

    110 m · 22 sec · Feyhurst Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bayshore Court

    6 m · 1 sec · Bayshore Court

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bayshore Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Pleasure Ridge Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
76.8 mi · 74%
I 75
5.35 mi · 5%
Dixie Highway
3.81 mi · 4%
7th Street Road
2.61 mi · 3%
Bristow Road
2.24 mi · 2%
I 64 West
2.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

76.8 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
89.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Campbellsburg
00h 54m from Independence
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Independence and Areas Of Fog near Pleasure Ridge Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Independence to Pleasure Ridge Park?

The road trip is about 103.1 miles (166 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Campbellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Independence and 52.8 miles from Pleasure Ridge Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Independence and Areas Of Fog near Pleasure Ridge Park.

Stop Ideas Near Campbellsburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Campbellsburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Campbellsburg.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

57 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

86 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

89 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Pleasure Ridge Park. Straight-line distance: 89.9 mi (144.68 km).

Independence

#1 Independence

City in Kentucky

Population28,903
Coordinates38.9431200, -84.5441100
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pleasure Ridge Park

City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population25,813
Coordinates38.1453500, -85.8583000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison Pike (-84.544419, 38.943136)
End: Bayshore Court (-85.858302, 38.145311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.78 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.45
7.28 gal · 27.56 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.73 $27.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.48 $30.96
Premium $4.65 $16.94 $33.88
Diesel $5.30 $19.31 $38.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Independence and Pleasure Ridge Park. The current time is 06:34:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.