How far is Versailles, KY from Independence, KY?
The driving distance from Versailles, KY to Independence, KY is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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 27m.
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
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 Versailles and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Versailles and Independence.
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Start on Lexington Street
37 m · 6 sec · Lexington Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1232 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Frankfort Street
3039 ft · 54 sec · Frankfort Street
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Continue straight
144 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Frankfort Road
1731 ft · 27 sec · Frankfort Road
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Turn right onto Midway Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Midway Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
2097 ft · 35 sec · Versailles Road
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Continue on South Winter Street
1918 ft · 33 sec · South Winter Street
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Continue on Midway Road
2566 ft · 45 sec · Midway Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road
1147 ft · 26 sec · East Leestown Road
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Turn left onto Georgetown Road
84 m · 5 sec · Georgetown Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1896 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Georgetown
1948 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Paynes Depot Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Paynes Depot Road
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Turn left onto Mc Clelland Circle
1 mi · 1 min · Mc Clelland Circle
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Continue on McClelland Circle
2.6 mi · 3 min · McClelland Circle
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McClelland Circle
56 m · 3 sec · McClelland Circle
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Exit the roundabout onto McClelland Circle
4.3 mi · 5 min · McClelland Circle
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Continue on Cherry Blossom Way
1.1 km · 58 sec · Cherry Blossom Way
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Take the exit left toward I 75 North
2670 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41.5 mi · 44 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 Versailles and Independence.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
41.5 mi · 00h 44m
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 Cloudy leaving Versailles 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 Versailles to Independence?
The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Corinth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Versailles and 44.1 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Versailles and Mostly Sunny near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Corinth
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 Corinth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Versailles and Independence. Straight-line distance: 62.35 mi (100.34 km).
#1 Versailles
City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9,308 |
| Coordinates | 38.0525800, -84.7299500 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.94 | $21.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.50 | $26.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.38 | $30.76 |
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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