Trip from Independence, KY to Knottsville, KY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 43m

Distance

180.3 mi

290 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 31m ★

6 AM

3h 44m

8 AM

4h 9m

10 AM

3h 52m

12 PM

3h 50m

3 PM

3h 54m

5 PM

4h 8m

8 PM

3h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Knottsville, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Independence, KY to Knottsville, KY covers 180.3 miles and takes about 3h 43m 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 $28.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

90.1 miles from Independence, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 180.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 43m drive with frequent turns across 180.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Independence Road 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Independence, KY to Knottsville, KY is easy. At 3h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Independence, KY to Knottsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Independence Road	—	—
Bristow Road	—	—
Mount Zion Road	—	—
KY 536 East	—	—
I 75	—	—
I 71 South	—	—
KY 841 North	—	—
Gene Snyder Freeway	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Independence Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Independence, KY and Knottsville, KY.

Start on Madison Pike

371 ft · 10 sec · Madison Pike

Turn right onto Independence Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Independence Road

Turn right onto Bristow Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Bristow Road

Keep slight left to continue on Mount Zion Road

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Mount Zion Road

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Zion Road

89 ft · 2 sec · Mount Zion Road

Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Mount Zion Road

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Zion Road

128 ft · 3 sec · Mount Zion Road

Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Mount Zion Road

Turn right onto KY 536 East

0.5 mi · 51 sec · KY 536 East

Take the ramp slight left toward I 75, I 71

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 75, I 71

Merge slight left

4.9 mi · 5 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

67 mi · 1 hr 12 min · I 71 South: Louisville

Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North

0.1 mi · 18 sec · KY 841 North

Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North

0.6 mi · 1 min · KY 841 North

Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

3.0 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

Continue straight

0.8 mi · 58 sec

Continue straight

6.4 mi · 7 min

Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

0.5 mi · 54 sec · I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

Merge slight left

1.7 mi · 2 min

Continue straight

41 mi · 44 min

Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick

0.3 mi · 44 sec · SR 37: Tell City, French Lick

Turn left onto Doolittle Mills Road

20 mi · 27 min · Doolittle Mills Road

Turn left onto Indiana State Road 237

5.2 mi · 7 min · Indiana State Road 237

Continue on Lincoln Trail Bridge

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Trail Bridge

Turn left onto Madison Street

3.0 mi · 5 min · Madison Street

Continue straight

6.3 mi · 11 min

Turn left

5.6 mi · 9 min

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 144

190 ft · 4 sec · State Highway 144

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 90.1 miles from Independence, KY, or about 1h 51m 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 40 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 90.1 miles or 1h 51m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Knottsville, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 180.3 miles and 3h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Independence, 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 90.1 mi from Independence, KY · 1h 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, IN

90 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

Madison, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.1 miles from Independence, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Knottsville, KY

The final approach into Knottsville, 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 Knottsville, 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

$28.19 one way

$56.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$30.95	$61.90
premium	$4.89	$34.70	$69.39
diesel	$5.61	$39.81	$79.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54.1	$18.93	$8.65
Efficient EV	45.1	$15.78	$7.21
EV Truck/SUV	72.1	$25.24	$11.54

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Independence, KY

Afternoon in Independence on Thursday

Local time

4:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Knottsville, KY

Afternoon in Knottsville on Thursday

Local time

3:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Greenville, IN

90 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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

2 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

3h 43m 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 Knottsville, KY covers 180.3 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Independence Road, Bristow Road, Mount Zion Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 90.1 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 $28.19 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Independence, KY to Knottsville, KY is easy. At 3h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Independence, KY to Knottsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Independence, KY to Knottsville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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