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Trip from Crittenden, KY to Independence, KY

Drive Time

23m

Distance

15.2 mi

24 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Crittenden, KY, KY

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Downtown Independence, KY, KY

Independence, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Crittenden, KY to Independence, KY covers 15.2 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Walton Nicholson Pike, Madison Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.9 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.31 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

7.6 miles from Crittenden, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Crittenden, KY to Independence, KY covers 15.2 miles and takes about 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

950 ft 798 ft

Total Climb

226 ft

Total Descent

263 ft

Highest Point

950 ft

~8.2 mi in

Elevation Range

152 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (School Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Cincinnati

Navigation decision point

Toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
8
5.6 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward KY 14, KY 16: Verona, Walton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 171 Toward KY 14, KY 16: Verona, Walton
6
6.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | School Road

Turn left onto School Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
8 mi into trip | ~12m in | KY 16 / Walton Nicholson Road

Turn left onto KY 16 / Walton Nicholson Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
12.5 mi into trip | ~18m in | KY 17 / Madison Pike

Turn left onto KY 17 / Madison Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Crittenden, KY to Independence, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Walton along the way.

Walton

5.6 mi in | ~6m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 4.9 mi 5m
Walton Nicholson Pike 4.1 mi 6m
Madison Pike 2.6 mi 4m
Dixie Highway 0.6 mi <1m
School Road 0.5 mi 1m
North Main Street 0.4 mi 1m
Walton Nicholson Road 0.4 mi <1m
Stephenson Mill Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 4.9 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crittenden, KY and Independence, KY.

1

Start on US 25; KY 491

0.2 mi · 21 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn left onto KY 491

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Violet Road
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
4

Merge onto I 75

4.9 mi · 5 min · I 75
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 171 Toward KY 14, KY 16: Verona, Walton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Turn right onto KY 14; KY 16

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway
7

Turn left onto School Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · School Road
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on Stephenson Mill Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Stephenson Mill Road
9

Continue on Old Beaver Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Old Beaver Road
10

At end of road, turn left onto US 25; KY 16

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
11

Continue on US 25; KY 16

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Dixie Highway
12

Turn left onto KY 16

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Walton Nicholson Road
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on KY 16

4.1 mi · 6 min · Walton Nicholson Pike
14

Turn left onto KY 17

1.3 mi · 2 min · Madison Pike
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto Sidney Drive

243 ft · 8 sec · Sidney Drive
16

Continue on Madison Pike

1.3 mi · 2 min · Madison Pike
17

Arrive at destination

KY 17 Business; KY 2045

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.6 miles from Crittenden, KY, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 15.2 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 7.6 miles or 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Independence, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Crittenden, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Crittenden, KY

This is one driving day of about 15.2 miles and 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Crittenden, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 4.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.6 mi from Crittenden, KY · 11m into the drive

Downtown Florence, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Florence, KY

8 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Florence, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Florence, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.6 miles from Crittenden, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Independence, KY

The final approach into Independence, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Independence, KY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.31 one way

$4.62 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $2.55 $5.09
premium $4.80 $2.87 $5.74
diesel $5.64 $3.38 $6.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.6 0 $1.60 $0.73
Efficient EV 3.8 0 $1.33 $0.61
EV Truck/SUV 6.1 0 $2.13 $0.97

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.

Forecast data refreshed 9 hours ago

Origin

Crittenden, KY

Evening in Crittenden on Sunday

Local time

7:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

S 6 to 15 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:33AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 4:14AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Destination

Independence, KY

Evening in Independence on Sunday

Local time

7:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

S 8 to 16 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:33AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 4:14AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Along the Route

62°F

Florence, KY

8 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

23m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Crittenden, KY to Independence, KY covers 15.2 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Walton Nicholson Pike, Madison Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Crittenden, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.31 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (School Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Crittenden, KY to Independence, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Walton along the way.

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