Origin
Hebron, KY
Afternoon in Hebron on Friday
Local time
2:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hebron, KY to Independence, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.3 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hebron, KY
Виктор Соломоник
Independence, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hebron, KY to Independence, KY covers 18.3 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 Ronald Reagan Highway, Madison Pike, KY 17 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on Ronald Reagan Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.3 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 (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 18.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.3 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (KY 237 / North Bend Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 275 / Ronald Reagan Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 237 / North Bend Road
Turn right onto KY 237 / North Bend Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 275 / Ronald Reagan Highway
Merge onto I 275 / Ronald Reagan Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward KY 17: Covington, Independence
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 80
Toward KY 17: Covington, Independence
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
KY 17 / Madison Pike
Turn right onto KY 17 / Madison Pike toward Independence
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Independence
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| Madison Pike | 5 mi | 7m |
| KY 17 Business | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Bend Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pelly Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Petersburg Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Limaburg Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Highway
— 9.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hebron, KY and Independence, KY.
1
Start on this road
101 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
85 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn left onto Limaburg Road
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
Limaburg Road
4
Turn left onto KY 20
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Petersburg Road
5
Turn right onto KY 237
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bend Road
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 275 East
7
Merge onto I 275
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 80
Toward KY 17: Covington, Independence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto KY 17
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Madison Pike
Toward Independence
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto KY 17 Business
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Pelly Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on KY 17 Business
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
KY 17 Business
12
Arrive at destination
KY 17 Business; KY 2045
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Independence on Friday
Local time
2:45 PM
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 Hebron, KY to Independence, KY covers 18.3 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Highway, Madison Pike, KY 17 Business. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 miles from Hebron, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.86 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 18.3 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (KY 237 / North Bend Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 275 / Ronald Reagan Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hebron, 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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