Origin
Independence, KY
Afternoon in Independence on Friday
Local time
12:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Independence, KY to Alexandria, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
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.
Independence, KY
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Alexandria, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Independence, KY to Alexandria, KY covers 12.5 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 Visalia Road, KY 536, KY 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on Visalia Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Independence, KY to Alexandria, KY covers 12.5 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 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Visalia Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 miles.
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 1.1 miles in near KY 536; KY 17 Business / Harris Pike.
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 12.5 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 1.1 miles (KY 536; KY 17 Business / Harris Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (KY 16; KY 536 / Taylor Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (KY 536 / Maverick Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
KY 536; KY 17 Business / Harris Pike
Turn left onto KY 536; KY 17 Business / Harris Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
KY 16; KY 536 / Taylor Mill Road
At end of road, turn left onto KY 16; KY 536 / Taylor Mill Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
KY 536 / Maverick Road
Turn right onto KY 536 / Maverick Road
Navigation decision point
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
KY 915 / Licking Pike
Turn left onto KY 915 / Licking Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
12.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Visalia Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| KY 536 | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| KY 10 | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Harris Pike | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Staffordsburg Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Madison Pike | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Licking Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Decoursey Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Visalia Road
— 2.9 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence, KY and Alexandria, KY.
1
Start on KY 17 Business; KY 2045
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Pike
2
Turn left onto KY 536; KY 17 Business
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Harris Pike
Use the straight lane.
3
At end of road, turn left onto KY 16; KY 536
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Taylor Mill Road
4
Turn right onto KY 536
398 ft
·
8 sec
·
Maverick Road
5
Turn right onto KY 536
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Staffordsburg Road
6
Turn left onto KY 536
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Visalia Road
7
Turn left onto KY 177; KY 536
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Decoursey Pike
8
Turn right onto KY 536
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
KY 536
9
Turn left onto KY 915
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Licking Pike
Use the left lane.
10
Turn straight onto KY 10
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
KY 10
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Washington Street
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
Washington Street
12
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.95 one way
$3.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Alexandria, KY
Afternoon in Alexandria on Friday
Local time
12:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 Independence, KY to Alexandria, KY covers 12.5 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Visalia Road, KY 536, KY 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Independence, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.95 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 12.5 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 1.1 miles (KY 536; KY 17 Business / Harris Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (KY 16; KY 536 / Taylor Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (KY 536 / Maverick Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Independence, KY to Alexandria, 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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