How far is Clay, KY from Florence, KY?
The driving distance from Clay, KY to Florence, KY is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.7 miles (326.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clay and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay and Florence.
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Start on Main Street
1982 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lisman Street
661 ft · 18 sec · Lisman Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
13 mi · 23 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 283
10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 283
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
18 m · 13 sec
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Take the ramp right
1395 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North
1008 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville
3069 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence
1817 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right
74 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clay and Florence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clay 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 Clay to Florence?
The road trip is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Brandenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.9 miles from Clay and 124.6 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.7 miles (326.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 8:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.34 one way or $66.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clay and Florence, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Brandenburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clay and Florence. Straight-line distance: 202.7 mi (326.22 km).
#1 Clay
Human settlement in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,091 |
| Coordinates | 37.4767100, -87.8200200 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Florence
City in Kentucky, US
| Population | 33,423 |
| Coordinates | 38.9989500, -84.6266100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $33.34 | $66.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.60 | $75.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.14 | $82.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.89 | $93.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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