How far is Buckner, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Buckner, KY to Florence, KY is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.34 mi
01h 06m
Flight
61.08 mi
98.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.08 mi
Kilometers
98.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.34 mi
Kilometers
109.99 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 9:29 PM EDT
Return by in Buckner
Wed, Apr 22, 10:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckner
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 9:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buckner
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sanders
KY

Town in Kentucky

From Buckner
34.1 mi
00h 33m
To Florence
34.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Cedar Point Road

    23 m · 9 sec · Old Cedar Point Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto W Highway 146

    2536 ft · 45 sec · W Highway 146

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Elder Park Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Elder Park Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  6. 6

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

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Elder Park Road
58.2 mi · 85%
I 75 North
7.78 mi · 11%
US 42
1.42 mi · 2%
W Highway 146
0.48 mi · 1%
Old Cedar Point Road
0.01 mi
Main Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

West Elder Park Road

Merge slight left

57.5 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanders
00h 33m from Buckner
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Buckner and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sanders is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Buckner and 34.2 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Buckner and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Sanders

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sanders, 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 Sanders.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

61 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

63 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

84 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Maysville

102 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckner and Florence. Straight-line distance: 61.08 mi (98.3 km).

Buckner

#1 Buckner

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,837
Coordinates38.3836800, -85.4399600
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Cedar Point Road (-85.440075, 38.383695)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.13 L · about $9.09
Round trip
$18.18
4.82 gal · 18.26 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.09 $18.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.25 $20.50
Premium $4.65 $11.22 $22.43
Diesel $5.30 $12.78 $25.57

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckner and Florence. The current time is 20:23:23.

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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.