How far is Maysville, KY from Independence, KY?
The driving distance from Maysville, KY to Independence, KY is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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 01h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maysville and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maysville and Independence.
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Start on Forest Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Coughlin Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Coughlin Boulevard
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Turn right onto AA Highway
49.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min · AA Highway
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Continue on Licking Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Licking Pike
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Take the exit left toward I 275 West: Airport
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 17: Independence, Covington
1847 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Madison Pike
5.2 mi · 8 min · Madison Pike
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Turn right onto Pelly Road
1516 ft · 30 sec · Pelly Road
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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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 Maysville 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.
AA Highway
Turn right onto AA Highway
49.5 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Maysville and Mostly Sunny near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maysville to Independence?
The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Mentor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Maysville and 32.6 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Maysville and Mostly Sunny near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Mentor
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 Mentor.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maysville and Independence. Straight-line distance: 47.85 mi (77.01 km).
#1 Maysville
City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 8,683 |
| Coordinates | 38.6411900, -83.7443700 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.67 | $17.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.70 | $21.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
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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