Origin
Hendron, KY
Afternoon in Hendron on Sunday
Local time
2:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hendron, KY to Independence, KY
Drive Time
5h 46m
Distance
307.7 mi
495 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 33m
★
6 AM
5h 46m
8 AM
6h 13m
10 AM
5h 56m
12 PM
5h 53m
3 PM
5h 57m
5 PM
6h 11m
8 PM
5h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hendron, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Independence, KY
Polina Zimmerman
Trip Overview
The drive from Hendron, KY to Independence, KY covers 307.7 miles and takes about 5h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Felix Avenue, Old Mayfield Road, Elmdale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
153.8 miles from Hendron, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 46m drive with frequent turns across 307.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Felix Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hendron, KY to Independence, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Felix Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Mayfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elmdale Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lone Oak Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nashville | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Felix Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendron, KY and Independence, KY.
1
Start on At Massa Drive
305 ft
·
15 sec
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At Massa Drive
2
Turn right onto Felix Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Felix Avenue
3
Turn left onto Old Mayfield Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Old Mayfield Road
4
Turn left onto Elmdale Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Elmdale Road
5
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
6
Turn left onto Lone Oak Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Lone Oak Road
7
Turn left onto Nashville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Nashville
8
Merge slight left
34 mi
·
36 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
38 mi
·
41 min
·
I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
10
Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
11
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
99 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
14
Merge slight left
38 mi
·
41 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
17
Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Henry Watterson Expressway
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 71 North: Cincinnati
19
Merge slight left
71 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
21
Take the exit slight right toward KY 536: Mount Zion Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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KY 536: Mount Zion Road
22
Keep slight right
282 ft
·
7 sec
23
Continue on Mount Zion Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Zion Road
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Zion Road
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
25
Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Zion Road
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
27
Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
28
Continue on Bristow Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Bristow Road
29
At the end of the road, turn left onto Independence Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Independence Road
30
At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Pike
371 ft
·
7 sec
·
Madison Pike
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 153.8 miles from Hendron, KY, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.8 miles or 2h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 44m
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 Hendron, 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 Hendron, KY
This is one driving day of about 307.7 miles and 5h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hendron, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 153.8 mi from Hendron, KY · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 153.8 miles from Hendron, 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
$46.74 one way
$93.47 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $51.52 | $103.04 |
| premium | $4.80 | $58.09 | $116.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $68.36 | $136.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.3 | 1 | $32.31 | $14.77 |
| Efficient EV | 76.9 | 0 | $26.92 | $12.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.1 | 1 | $43.08 | $19.69 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Sunday
Local time
3:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 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
5h 46m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hendron, KY to Independence, KY covers 307.7 miles and takes about 5h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Felix Avenue, Old Mayfield Road, Elmdale Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 153.8 miles from Hendron, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hendron, KY to Independence, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hendron, KY to Independence, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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