How far is Independence, KY from Providence, KY?
The driving distance from Independence, KY to Providence, KY is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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 04h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Providence.
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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
71.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
936 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis
963 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
38.7 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
1286 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
97.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Henderson
2909 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1749 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 281: Madisonville, Providence
1025 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Island Ford Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Island Ford Road
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Continue on Nebo Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · Nebo Road
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Continue on Main Street
2793 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Nebo Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Nebo Road
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Turn left onto Westerfield Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Westerfield Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
2232 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
8 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Providence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
97.7 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Independence and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Providence?
The road trip is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?
Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Independence and 129.8 miles from Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 7:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.50 one way or $69.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Independence and Providence, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Independence and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Providence.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown
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 Elizabethtown.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Providence. Straight-line distance: 204.85 mi (329.67 km).
#1 Independence
City in Kentucky
| Population | 28,903 |
| Coordinates | 38.9431200, -84.5441100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Providence
City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 3,065 |
| Coordinates | 37.3975500, -87.7627900 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Providence (-87.76279, 37.39755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $34.50 | $69.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.91 | $77.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.58 | $85.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.53 | $97.06 |
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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