How far is Oldham County, KY from Independence, KY?
The driving distance from Oldham County, KY to Independence, KY is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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 14m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oldham County and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oldham County and Independence.
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Start on Margate Court
56 m · 13 sec · Margate Court
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Turn left onto Morgan Place Boulevard
940 ft · 43 sec · Morgan Place Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Highway 393
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Highway 393
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At the end of the road, turn left
1166 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto West Elder Park Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Elder Park Road
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Turn left
1727 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
57.5 mi · 1 hr 2 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 Oldham County and Independence.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Elder Park Road
Merge slight left
57.5 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Oldham County and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oldham County to Independence?
The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Sanders is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Oldham County and 36.2 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Oldham County and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Sanders
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 Sanders.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oldham County and Independence. Straight-line distance: 61.57 mi (99.08 km).
#1 Oldham County
County in Texas, United States
| Population | 66,999 |
| Coordinates | 38.3994400, -85.4483700 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.62 | $19.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.85 | $21.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.87 | $23.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.53 | $27.05 |
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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