How far is Madisonville, KY from Independence, KY?
The driving distance from Madisonville, KY to Independence, KY is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madisonville and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madisonville and Independence.
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Start on South Main Street
10 m · 5 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Center Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Center Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 169 South: Hopkinsville
1.1 km · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1750 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
3052 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
37.9 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati
1877 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
71 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 536: Mount Zion Road
1763 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
86 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Mount Zion Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Zion Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Zion Road
37 m · 3 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
2573 ft · 52 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Zion Road
33 m · 2 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
2470 ft · 56 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Continue on Bristow Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bristow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Independence Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Independence Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Pike
113 m · 7 sec · Madison Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madisonville and Independence.
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
98.5 mi · 01h 46m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Madisonville and Partly Sunny near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madisonville to Independence?
The road trip is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Madisonville and 122.5 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.39 one way or $64.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Madisonville and Independence, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Madisonville and Partly Sunny near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon Junction
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 Lebanon Junction.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madisonville and Independence. Straight-line distance: 195.53 mi (314.67 km).
#1 Madisonville
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 18,656 |
| Coordinates | 37.3281000, -87.4988900 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
City in Kentucky
| Population | 28,903 |
| Coordinates | 38.9431200, -84.5441100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison Pike (-84.544419, 38.943136)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $32.39 | $64.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.53 | $73.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.98 | $79.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.56 | $91.12 |
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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