Origin
Erlanger, KY
Late night in Erlanger on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erlanger, KY to Independence, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Erlanger, KY
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Independence, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Erlanger to Independence, KY, you are in for a quick, 9.1-mile local trek that takes roughly 16 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited as a short day excursion, as the distance is negligible enough to eliminate the need for any overnight stays. With a fuel cost estimate of just $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move between these two Southeast Kentucky communities. You will find that the route remains entirely within the state, keeping the experience simple and straightforward. Because there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to make this drive whenever it fits your schedule best.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bristow Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Turkeyfoot Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Stevenson Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Independence Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Madison Pike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dixie Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bristow Road
— 3.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erlanger, KY and Independence, KY.
1
Start on US 25; US 42; US 127
74 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dixie Highway
2
Turn right onto KY 236
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Stevenson Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto KY 1303
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Turkeyfoot Road
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on KY 1303
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Bristow Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto KY 2045
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Independence Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto KY 17 Business; KY 2045
371 ft
·
7 sec
·
Madison Pike
7
Arrive at destination
KY 17 Business; KY 2045
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 236 / Stevenson Road
Turn right onto KY 236 / Stevenson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
KY 1303 / Turkeyfoot Road
Turn right onto KY 1303 / Turkeyfoot Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
KY 2045 / Independence Road
At end of road, turn left onto KY 2045 / Independence Road
Navigation decision point
5
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
KY 17 Business; KY 2045 / Madison Pike
At end of road, turn left onto KY 17 Business; KY 2045 / Madison Pike
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Independence, KY
Late night in Independence on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
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
2 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
16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you will spend the entire 16-minute duration navigating surface streets like Bristow Road, Turkeyfoot Road, and Stevenson Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.5-mile segment on Bristow Road, which serves as the primary backbone of the journey. The character of the road is defined by its frequent transitions and local feel, making it a technical drive that requires your full attention. You won't find high-speed highway lanes here, just a direct, winding path connecting your start and end points.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Bristow Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 236 / Stevenson Road.
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 16m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 236 / Stevenson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (KY 1303 / Turkeyfoot Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (KY 2045 / Independence Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Bristow Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 236 / Stevenson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (KY 1303 / Turkeyfoot Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (KY 2045 / Independence Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Independence, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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