Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
221.1 mi
356 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
The drive from Independence, KY to Greenville, KY covers 221.1 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Independence Road, Bristow Road, Mount Zion Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.83 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
110.5 miles from Independence, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 13m drive with frequent turns across 221.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bristow Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Zion Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KY 536 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 264 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Henry Watterson Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Independence, KY and Greenville, KY.
Start on Madison Pike
Turn right onto Independence Road
Turn right onto Bristow Road
Keep slight left to continue on Mount Zion Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Zion Road
Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Zion Road
Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
Turn right onto KY 536 East
Take the ramp slight left toward I 75, I 71
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
Take the exit slight left toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 431, KY 70: Central City, Drakesboro
Turn left onto South 2nd Street
Turn left onto Everly Brothers Boulevard
Continue on Robert L Draper Way
Turn right
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Cross Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.5 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Independence, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Independence, KY
This is one driving day of about 221.1 miles and 4h 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.5 mi from Independence, KY · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 110.5 miles from Independence, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Greenville, 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 Greenville, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$32.83 one way
$65.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $37.02 | $74.04 |
| premium | $4.65 | $40.51 | $81.02 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $46.17 | $92.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.3 | 0 | $23.22 | $10.61 |
| Efficient EV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.35 | $8.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.95 | $14.15 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Independence on Saturday
Local time
12:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Greenville on Saturday
Local time
11:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Louisville, KY
111 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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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