Origin
Independence, KY
Late night in Independence on Friday
Local time
5:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Trip from Independence, KY to Morganfield, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 40m
Distance
240.4 mi
387 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 27m
★
6 AM
4h 40m
8 AM
5h 7m
10 AM
4h 50m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 6m
8 PM
4h 32m
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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Morganfield, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Independence, KY to Morganfield, KY covers 240.4 miles and takes about 4h 40m 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 $37.58 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
120.2 miles from Independence, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 40m. Total distance: 240.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 40m 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 4h 40m drive with frequent turns across 240.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 40m 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 Independence, KY to Morganfield, 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 Morganfield, KY.
1
Start on Madison Pike
371 ft
·
10 sec
·
Madison Pike
2
Turn right onto Independence Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Independence Road
3
Turn right onto Bristow Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Bristow Road
4
Keep slight left to continue on Mount Zion Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Zion Road
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
6
Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Zion Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Zion Road
9
Turn right onto KY 536 East
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
KY 536 East
10
Take the ramp slight left toward I 75, I 71
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 75, I 71
11
Merge slight left
4.9 mi
·
5 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
I 71 South: Louisville
13
Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
KY 841 North
14
Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
KY 841 North
15
Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
16
Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Lewis and Clark Bridge
17
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
18
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
7 min
19
Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
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I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
20
Merge slight left
1.7 mi
·
2 min
21
Continue straight
90 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
23
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
23 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Vincennes, Henderson, Kentucky
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 41: Vincennes, Henderson, Kentucky
25
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
26
Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
27
Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
28
Merge slight left
6.1 mi
·
8 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 41 Alternate: Henderson
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 60 West, US 41 Alternate: Henderson
30
Turn straight
19 mi
·
26 min
31
Continue straight
5.0 mi
·
6 min
32
Turn left onto East Main Street
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
33
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 120.2 miles from Independence, KY, or about 2h 20m 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 53 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.2 miles or 2h 20m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morganfield, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Independence, 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 Independence, KY
This is one driving day of about 240.4 miles and 4h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 120.2 mi from Independence, KY · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.2 miles from Independence, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Morganfield, KY
The final approach into Morganfield, 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 Morganfield, 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
$37.58 one way
$75.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $41.27 | $82.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $46.26 | $92.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.08 | $106.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.1 | 0 | $25.24 | $11.54 |
| Efficient EV | 60.1 | 0 | $21.04 | $9.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.2 | 1 | $33.66 | $15.39 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Morganfield, KY
Late night in Morganfield on Friday
Local time
4:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Greenville, IN
120 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
4 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
4h 40m 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 Independence, KY to Morganfield, KY covers 240.4 miles and takes about 4h 40m 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 120.2 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 $37.58 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 4h 40m 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 Independence, KY to Morganfield, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Independence, KY to Morganfield, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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