How far is Scottsville, KY from Independence, KY?
The driving distance from Scottsville, KY to Independence, KY is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsville and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsville and Independence.
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Start on Smiths Grove Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Smiths Grove Road
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Turn right onto New Glasgow Road
8.5 mi · 10 min · New Glasgow Road
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Continue on Scottsville Road
12.9 mi · 15 min · Scottsville Road
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Continue on South L Rogers Wells Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · South L Rogers Wells Boulevard
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Turn left onto Happy Valley Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Happy Valley Road
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Continue on East Happy Valley Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Happy Valley Street
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Continue straight
693 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit right
1561 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 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 Scottsville and Independence.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Happy Valley Street
Merge slight left
76.9 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Scottsville 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 Scottsville to Independence?
The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Fox Chase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.4 miles from Scottsville and 103.3 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 8:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsville and Independence, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scottsville and Partly Sunny near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Fox Chase
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 Fox Chase.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsville and Independence. Straight-line distance: 175.95 mi (283.16 km).
#1 Scottsville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 4,548 |
| Coordinates | 36.7533800, -86.1905400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
City in Kentucky
| Population | 28,903 |
| Coordinates | 38.9431200, -84.5441100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Independence (-84.54411, 38.94312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.49 | $54.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.00 | $62.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.93 | $67.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.67 | $77.33 |
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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