Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Burlington, KY
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The drive from Independence, KY to Burlington, KY covers 13.9 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 Burlington Pike, I 71, Bristow Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on Burlington Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.9 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 13.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near KY 2045 / Independence Road.
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 13.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (KY 2045 / Independence Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (KY 536 / Bristow Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto KY 2045 / Independence Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto KY 536 / Bristow Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward KY 18: Florence, Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto KY 18 / Burlington Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto KY 338 / Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington Pike | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| I 71 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Bristow Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Mount Zion Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Independence Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| KY 536 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Madison Pike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Independence, KY and Burlington, KY.
Start on KY 17 Business; KY 2045
Turn right onto KY 2045
Turn right onto KY 536
Keep slight left at fork onto KY 536
Enter roundabout onto KY 536
Continue on KY 536
Enter roundabout onto KY 536
Continue on KY 536
Turn right onto KY 536
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 71; I 75
Take the exit
Turn left onto KY 18
Continue on KY 18
Continue on KY 18
Turn left onto KY 338
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.35 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Independence on Saturday
Local time
1:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Burlington on Saturday
Local time
1:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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