How far is Mayfield, KY from Independence, KY?
The driving distance from Mayfield, KY to Independence, KY is about 317 miles (510.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270.1 miles (434.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Grayson 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 Mayfield and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayfield and Independence.
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Start on West Broadway Street
83 m · 13 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
2642 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street
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Continue on Paducah Road
1235 ft · 21 sec · Paducah Road
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Continue on North 7th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Take the exit slight right
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
25.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
38.3 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
98.9 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 Mayfield and Independence.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
98.9 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mayfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mayfield to Independence?
The road trip is about 317 miles (510.2 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Clarkson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.6 miles from Mayfield and 159.3 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270.1 miles (434.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 7:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.20 one way or $84.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mayfield and Independence, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mayfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Clarkson
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 Clarkson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mayfield and Independence. Straight-line distance: 270.14 mi (434.75 km).
#1 Mayfield
3rd-class city in Graves County, Kentucky
| Population | 9,685 |
| Coordinates | 36.7417200, -88.6367200 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| 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: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $42.20 | $84.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.59 | $95.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.08 | $104.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.35 | $118.70 |
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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