How far is Cumberland, KY from Florence, KY?
The driving distance from Cumberland, KY to Florence, KY is about 218.3 miles (351.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cumberland and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland and Florence.
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Start on Kingdom Come Drive
27 m · 2 sec · Kingdom Come Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Road
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Turn straight onto Cumberland Road
5.9 mi · 11 min · Cumberland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Road
11.2 mi · 20 min · Cumberland Road
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Continue on Ken Mount Road
1023 ft · 22 sec · Ken Mount Road
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Turn right
5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
29.8 mi · 34 min
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Turn right
18.6 mi · 22 min
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Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway
42.7 mi · 46 min · Mountain Parkway
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Cumberland 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 75 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
62.5 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cumberland and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cumberland to Florence?
The road trip is about 218.3 miles (351.4 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Cumberland and 109.3 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.07 one way or $58.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cumberland and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Stanton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stanton.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland and Florence. Straight-line distance: 165.68 mi (266.63 km).
#1 Cumberland
City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,854 |
| Coordinates | 36.9781500, -82.9885000 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| 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: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.07 | $58.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.79 | $65.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.88 | $71.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.89 | $81.79 |
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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