Origin
Burlington, KY
Late night in Burlington on Saturday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, KY to Independence, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, KY
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Independence, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Burlington, KY to Independence, KY covers 13.9 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, Burlington Pike, I 71 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 13.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Burlington, KY to Independence, KY is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burlington, KY to Independence, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Burlington Pike | — | — |
| I 71 South | — | — |
| KY 536 | — | — |
| Mount Zion Road | — | — |
| Bristow Road | — | — |
| Independence Road | — | — |
| Madison Pike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, KY and Independence, KY.
1
Start on Jefferson Street
69 ft
·
5 sec
·
Jefferson Street
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Continue on Burlington Pike
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Burlington Pike
4
Take the ramp right toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
5
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward KY 536: Mount Zion Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
KY 536: Mount Zion Road
7
Keep slight left
226 ft
·
6 sec
8
Continue on Mount Zion Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Zion Road
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Zion Road
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
10
Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Zion Road
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
12
Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
13
Continue on Bristow Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Bristow Road
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Independence Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Independence Road
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Pike
371 ft
·
7 sec
·
Madison Pike
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Independence, KY
Late night in Independence on Saturday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Burlington, KY to Independence, KY covers 13.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, Burlington Pike, I 71 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 miles from Burlington, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Burlington, KY to Independence, KY is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burlington, KY to Independence, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Burlington, KY to Independence, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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