Origin
Georgetown, KY
Late night in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, 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
1h 9m
Distance
57.2 mi
92 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, KY
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Independence, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Northern Kentucky, this 57.2-mile trip from Georgetown to Independence is a straightforward journey. You can easily complete the drive in about 1 hour and 9 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel covers the trip comfortably, keeping your travel expenses minimal. Because the route remains entirely within the state, you will stay within familiar Southeast terrain the whole way. It is a practical, efficient connection that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 45.2 mi | 48m |
| Walton Nicholson Pike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Madison Pike | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Cherry Blossom Way | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Paris Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dixie Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| School Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 45.2 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, KY and Independence, KY.
1
Start on South Court Street
35 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Court Street
2
Turn right onto US 460
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto US 460
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Paris Pike
4
Turn left onto US 62
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Blossom Way
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
6
Merge onto I 75
45 mi
·
48 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 171
Toward KY 14, KY 16: Verona, Walton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto KY 14; KY 16
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mary Grubbs Highway
9
Turn left onto School Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
School Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Stephenson Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stephenson Mill Road
11
Continue on Old Beaver Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Old Beaver Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 25; KY 16
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on US 25; KY 16
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Dixie Highway
14
Turn left onto KY 16
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Walton Nicholson Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on KY 16
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Walton Nicholson Pike
16
Turn left onto KY 17
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Pike
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Sidney Drive
243 ft
·
8 sec
·
Sidney Drive
18
Continue on Madison Pike
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Pike
19
Arrive at destination
KY 17 Business; KY 2045
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Georgetown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 54.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
47.6 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
48.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
School Road
Turn left onto School Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
50 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
KY 16 / Walton Nicholson Road
Turn left onto KY 16 / Walton Nicholson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
KY 17 / Madison Pike
Turn left onto KY 17 / Madison Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.94 one way
$17.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Sunday
Local time
3:33 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m 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 highway-focused experience, as 79% of your travel time is spent on high-speed roads. The core of your commute is a 45.2-mile uninterrupted stretch on I-75, which allows for consistent pacing before you eventually transition off the interstate. Once you exit, the character of the road shifts as you navigate Walton Nicholson Pike and Madison Pike to reach your destination. This mix creates a functional balance between the efficiency of the main highway and the localized feel of secondary roads. You will find that the drive is predictable and steady, providing a clear path from start to finish.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.2 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Walton Nicholson Pike. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 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 57.2 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 2.4 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.1 miles (School Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Georgetown, KY to Independence, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Walton along the way.
Walton
47.6 mi in
|
~52m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 57.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.2 miles on I 75. 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: at 2.4 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.1 miles (School Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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