How far is Independence, KY from Vine Grove, KY?
The driving distance from Independence, KY to Vine Grove, KY is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Vine Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Vine Grove.
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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
76.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
2994 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 9th Street, Roy Wilkins Avenue
2296 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 9th Street
112 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Roy Wilkins Avenue
2883 ft · 55 sec · Roy Wilkins Avenue
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Continue on South 9th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South 9th Street
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Continue on South 7th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on 7th Street Road
2 mi · 4 min · 7th Street Road
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Continue on 7th Street Road
3128 ft · 1 min · 7th Street Road
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Turn slight left onto Dixie Highway
25.2 mi · 36 min · Dixie Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1608 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Bullion Boulevard
126 m · 7 sec · Bullion Boulevard
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Knox Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Knox Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
2235 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Mill Street
14 m · 2 sec · North Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Vine Grove.
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
76.8 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Independence and Sunny near Vine Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Vine Grove?
The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Independence and 63.4 miles from Vine Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Independence and Sunny near Vine Grove.
Stop Ideas Near La Grange
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 La Grange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Vine Grove. Straight-line distance: 110.4 mi (177.67 km).
#1 Independence
City in Kentucky
| Population | 28,903 |
| Coordinates | 38.9431200, -84.5441100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vine Grove
City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 6,554 |
| Coordinates | 37.8100700, -85.9813500 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vine Grove (-85.98135, 37.81007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.05 | $38.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.76 | $47.52 |
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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