How far is Mount Sterling, KY from Independence, KY?
The driving distance from Mount Sterling, KY to Independence, KY is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Scott County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Sterling and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Sterling and Independence.
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Start on North Bank Street
34 m · 10 sec · North Bank Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
118 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Maysville Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Maysville Street
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Continue on Maysville Road
2302 ft · 49 sec · Maysville Road
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Turn sharp left
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 64
27.5 mi · 30 min · Interstate Highway 64
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
53.7 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 14, KY 16: Verona, Walton
1301 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Mary Grubbs Highway
1268 ft · 29 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway
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Turn left onto School Road
2475 ft · 1 min · School Road
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Continue on Stephenson Mill Road
1400 ft · 38 sec · Stephenson Mill Road
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Continue on Old Beaver Road
875 ft · 28 sec · Old Beaver Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2298 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Dixie Highway
3210 ft · 60 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Walton Nicholson Road
2119 ft · 36 sec · Walton Nicholson Road
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Continue on Walton Nicholson Pike
4.1 mi · 6 min · Walton Nicholson Pike
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Turn left onto Madison Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Madison Pike
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Turn left onto Sidney Drive
74 m · 9 sec · Sidney Drive
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Continue on Madison Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · 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 Mount Sterling 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.
I 75 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
53.7 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Sterling and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Sterling to Independence?
The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Sadieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Mount Sterling and 48.9 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Sterling and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Sadieville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Maysville
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Sterling and Independence. Straight-line distance: 69.35 mi (111.6 km).
#1 Mount Sterling
City in Montgomery County, Kentucky
| Population | 7,246 |
| Coordinates | 38.0564700, -83.9432600 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
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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