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Morganfield, KY
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Trip from Morganfield, KY to Independence, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 38m
Distance
240 mi
386 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 25m
★
6 AM
4h 39m
8 AM
5h 6m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 45m
3 PM
4h 49m
5 PM
5h 4m
8 PM
4h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morganfield, KY
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Independence, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Morganfield, KY to Independence, KY covers 240 miles and takes about 4h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, I 71, US 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.7 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.52 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 miles from Morganfield, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 38m. Total distance: 240 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 38m highway drive covering 240 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and I 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.7 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 240 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 24.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 143.2 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 41 North: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 41 North: Evansville
7
143.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 47m in
|
I 265; SR 62
Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62 toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 121
Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
6
160.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
8
228.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 20m in
|
I 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71 toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
7
233.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 26m in
Take the exit toward KY 536: Mount Zion Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 178
Toward KY 536: Mount Zion Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Morganfield, KY to Independence, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Madisonville along the way.
Madisonville
24.1 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 91.7 mi | 1h 39m |
| I 71 | 72.9 mi | 1h 18m |
| US 60 | 23.6 mi | 31m |
| I 69 | 20 mi | 23m |
| SR 265 | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| I 265 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| US 41 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Gene Snyder Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 91.7 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morganfield, KY and Independence, KY.
1
Start on KY 56
126 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 60; KY 130
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Morgan Street
3
Turn straight onto US 60
24 mi
·
31 min
·
US 60
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 41: Evansville, Madisonville
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 41 North: Evansville
6
Merge onto US 41
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 41
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 69 North
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 North
9
Merge onto I 69
20 mi
·
23 min
·
I 69
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 21A
Toward I 64 East: Louisville
11
Merge onto I 64
92 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
I 64
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 265; SR 62
Exit 121
Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
13
Continue on SR 265; SR 62
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 265; SR 62
14
Continue on KY 841
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto I 71
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
5.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 71
Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 178
Toward KY 536: Mount Zion Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
283 ft
·
6 sec
20
Continue on KY 536
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Zion Road
Use the left lane.
21
Enter roundabout onto KY 536
122 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
22
Continue on KY 536
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
23
Enter roundabout onto KY 536
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
24
Continue on KY 536
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
25
Continue on KY 536
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Bristow Road
26
At end of road, turn left onto KY 2045
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Independence Road
27
At end of road, turn left onto KY 17 Business; KY 2045
371 ft
·
7 sec
·
Madison Pike
28
Arrive at destination
KY 17 Business; KY 2045
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 miles from Morganfield, KY, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.7 miles.
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 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120 miles or 2h 22m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Independence, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Morganfield, 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.
+
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 Morganfield, KY
This is one driving day of about 240 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Morganfield, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 91.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120 mi from Morganfield, KY · 2h 22m 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 miles from Morganfield, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.7 miles.
Arriving in Independence, KY
The final approach into Independence, 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 Independence, 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
$37.52 one way
$75.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $41.20 | $82.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $46.19 | $92.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.99 | $105.98 |
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 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 | 0 | $25.20 | $11.52 |
| Efficient EV | 60 | 0 | $21.00 | $9.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96 | 1 | $33.60 | $15.36 |
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
Independence, KY
Morning in Independence on Friday
Local time
9:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 38m 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 Morganfield, KY to Independence, KY covers 240 miles and takes about 4h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, I 71, US 60. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120 miles from Morganfield, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.52 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 240 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 24.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 143.2 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Morganfield, KY to Independence, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Madisonville along the way.
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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