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Versailles, KY
Late night in Versailles on Saturday
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12:27 AM
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Trip from Versailles, KY to Independence, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
75.7 mi
122 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Versailles, KY
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Independence, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Versailles, KY to Independence, KY covers 75.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, McClelland Circle, Midway Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.83 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.
Midpoint
37.9 miles from Versailles, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 75.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Versailles, KY to Independence, KY covers 75.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 41.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 Business; US 62 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.7 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (US 60 Business; US 62 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 60 Business; US 62 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 60 Business; US 62 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 62 East: Georgetown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 69
Toward US 62 East: Georgetown
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North
8
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward KY 14, KY 16: Verona, Walton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 171
Toward KY 14, KY 16: Verona, Walton
6
66.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
School Road
Turn left onto School Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Versailles, KY to Independence, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Walton along the way.
Walton
66.2 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 41.5 mi | 44m |
| McClelland Circle | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Midway Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Walton Nicholson Pike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Paynes Depot Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| I 64 | 3 mi | 3m |
| Madison Pike | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Mc Clelland Circle | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 41.5 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Versailles, KY and Independence, KY.
1
Start on US 60 Business
123 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lexington Street
2
Turn right onto US 60 Business; US 62
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Frankfort Street
4
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
472 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 60 Business; US 62
5
Turn left onto US 60; US 62
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Frankfort Road
6
Turn right onto US 62
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Midway Road
7
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Versailles Road
8
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Winter Street
9
Continue on US 62
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Midway Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 421
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Leestown Road
11
Turn left onto KY 341
276 ft
·
4 sec
·
Georgetown Road
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
13
Merge onto I 64
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 64
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 69
Toward US 62 East: Georgetown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto US 62
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Paynes Depot Road
16
Turn left onto US 460 Bypass
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mc Clelland Circle
17
Continue on KY 1143
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
McClelland Circle
18
Enter roundabout onto KY 1143
182 ft
·
3 sec
·
McClelland Circle
19
Continue on KY 1143
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
McClelland Circle
20
Continue on KY 620
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
Cherry Blossom Way
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North
Use the left lane.
22
Merge onto I 75
41 mi
·
44 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 171
Toward KY 14, KY 16: Verona, Walton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn right onto KY 14; KY 16
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mary Grubbs Highway
25
Turn left onto School Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
School Road
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on Stephenson Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stephenson Mill Road
27
Continue on Old Beaver Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Old Beaver Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto US 25; KY 16
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
29
Continue on US 25; KY 16
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Dixie Highway
30
Turn left onto KY 16
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Walton Nicholson Road
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on KY 16
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Walton Nicholson Pike
32
Turn left onto KY 17
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Pike
Use the left lane.
33
Turn left onto Sidney Drive
243 ft
·
8 sec
·
Sidney Drive
34
Continue on Madison Pike
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Pike
35
Arrive at destination
KY 17 Business; KY 2045
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.9 miles from Versailles, KY, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.5 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Independence, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Versailles, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Versailles, KY
This is one driving day of about 75.7 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Versailles, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 41.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.9 mi from Versailles, KY · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Versailles, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.83 one way
$23.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.99 | $25.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.57 | $29.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.71 | $33.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.63 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.60 | $4.84 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Independence, KY
Late night in Independence on Saturday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Georgetown, KY
38 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 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
1h 34m 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 Versailles, KY to Independence, KY covers 75.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, McClelland Circle, Midway Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.9 miles from Versailles, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60 Business; US 62 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Versailles, KY to Independence, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Walton along the way.
How this page is built
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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