Origin
Williamstown, KY
Afternoon in Williamstown on Thursday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williamstown, KY to Independence, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williamstown, KY
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Independence, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Williamstown, KY to Independence, KY covers 27.8 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Walton Nicholson Pike, Madison Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.7 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Williamstown, KY to Independence, KY covers 27.8 miles and takes about 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 16.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.8 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 1.5 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles (School Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.2 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
18.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
School Road
Turn left onto School Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
20.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
KY 16 / Walton Nicholson Road
Turn left onto KY 16 / Walton Nicholson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
25.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
KY 17 / Madison Pike
Turn left onto KY 17 / Madison Pike
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 Williamstown, KY to Independence, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Walton along the way.
Walton
18.2 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 16.7 mi | 17m |
| Walton Nicholson Pike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Madison Pike | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Dixie Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| School Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Walton Nicholson Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stephenson Mill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 16.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown, KY and Independence, KY.
1
Start on this road
18 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 25; KY 22
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto KY 36
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Stewartsville Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 75 South
5
Merge onto I 75
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 171
Toward KY 14, KY 16: Verona, Walton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto KY 14; KY 16
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mary Grubbs Highway
8
Turn left onto School Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
School Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Stephenson Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stephenson Mill Road
10
Continue on Old Beaver Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Old Beaver Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 25; KY 16
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on US 25; KY 16
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Dixie Highway
13
Turn left onto KY 16
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Walton Nicholson Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on KY 16
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Walton Nicholson Pike
15
Turn left onto KY 17
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Pike
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Sidney Drive
243 ft
·
8 sec
·
Sidney Drive
17
Continue on Madison Pike
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Pike
18
Arrive at destination
KY 17 Business; KY 2045
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Afternoon in Independence on Thursday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
37m 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 Williamstown, KY to Independence, KY covers 27.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Walton Nicholson Pike, Madison Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 miles from Williamstown, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.35 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 27.8 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 1.5 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles (School Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Williamstown, KY to Independence, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Walton along the way.
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