Origin
Fort Mitchell, KY
Morning in Fort Mitchell on Tuesday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Mitchell, KY to Independence, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Mitchell, KY
Esteban Carriazo
Independence, KY
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Trip Overview
Fort Mitchell, KY to Independence, KY is 9.8 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Madison Pike/Highland Pike/KY 17 Business, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Kentucky. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a quick and convenient option for those already in the area. With no planned stops and a drive time under 30 minutes, this route is ideal for a spontaneous excursion or as a short segment within a larger Kentucky road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Pike | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Highland Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| KY 17 Business | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Kyles Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dixie Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pelly Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fortside Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fortside Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Madison Pike
— 5.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Mitchell, KY and Independence, KY.
1
Start on Fortside Circle
133 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fortside Circle
2
Turn left onto Fortside Drive
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Fortside Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 25; US 42; US 127
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dixie Highway
4
Turn right
116 ft
·
4 sec
Use the right lane.
5
Turn straight onto KY 1072
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kyles Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on KY 1072
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Highland Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto KY 17
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Madison Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto KY 17 Business
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Pelly Road
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on KY 17 Business
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
KY 17 Business
10
Arrive at destination
KY 17 Business; KY 2045
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fortside Drive
Turn left onto Fortside Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 25; US 42; US 127 / Dixie Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 25; US 42; US 127 / Dixie Highway
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
KY 17 / Madison Pike
Turn right onto KY 17 / Madison Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
KY 17 Business / Pelly Road
Turn right onto KY 17 Business / Pelly Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 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 | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
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
Morning in Independence on Tuesday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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?
This route is primarily a turn-heavy local drive, with only 11% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating local roads like Madison Pike and Highland Pike. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or intersection is 5.6 miles on Madison Pike. Be prepared for frequent adjustments as you transition between these roads, which will keep your attention focused and your hands busy on the wheel.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on Madison Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 Fortside Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Fortside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 25; US 42; US 127 / Dixie Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on Madison Pike. 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 (Fortside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 25; US 42; US 127 / Dixie Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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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