How far is Auburn, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Auburn, KY to Florence, KY is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.23 mi
03h 28m
Flight
186.13 mi
299.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.13 mi
Kilometers
299.55 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.23 mi
Kilometers
357.64 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Fri, May 1, 4:54 AM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Fri, May 1, 7:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-01T00:25
Arrive Florence
Fri, May 1, 3:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shepherdsville
KY

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Auburn
110.4 mi
01h 44m
To Florence
111.9 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Pearl Street

    66 m · 15 sec · Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    145 m · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Caldwell Street

    60 m · 13 sec · Caldwell Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2887 ft · 57 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bowling Green Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Bowling Green Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Russellville Road

    8 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    1997 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

    108.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Interstate Highway 65

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Florence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate Highway 65
108 mi · 49%
I 71 North
71.4 mi · 32%
Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 5%
Russellville Road
8.01 mi · 4%
I 75 North
7.78 mi · 4%
Bowling Green Road
5.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Interstate Highway 65

Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

108 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
186.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shepherdsville
01h 44m from Auburn
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Auburn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Florence?

The road trip is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shepherdsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Auburn and 111.9 miles from Florence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.56 one way or $59.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Auburn and Florence, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Auburn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Shepherdsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shepherdsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shepherdsville.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

30 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Florence. Straight-line distance: 186.13 mi (299.55 km).

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#1 Auburn

City in Kentucky

Population1,404
Coordinates36.8642100, -86.7102700
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Pearl Street (-86.710306, 36.864198)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.68 L · about $29.56
Round trip
$59.13
15.68 gal · 59.36 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.56 $59.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.34 $66.69
Premium $4.65 $36.49 $72.97
Diesel $5.30 $41.58 $83.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · May 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Auburn, KY and Florence, KY. The current time in Auburn is 00:25:59, although it is 01:25:59 in Florence.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.