How far is Danville, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Danville, KY to Florence, KY is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (151 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.7 mi
01h 54m
Flight
93.84 mi
151.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.84 mi
Kilometers
151.02 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.7 mi
Kilometers
176.55 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Danville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danville
2026-04-19T01:11
Arrive Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danville
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
Stamping Ground
KY

City in Scott County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Danville
52.4 mi
00h 57m
To Florence
57.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1610 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wilderness Road

    1377 ft · 23 sec · Wilderness Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Lexington Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lexington Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Chenault Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lexington Road

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Danville Road

    6 mi · 7 min · Danville Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Nicholasville Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Nicholasville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Limestone

    1 mi · 2 min · South Limestone

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Winslow Street

    128 m · 16 sec · Winslow Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Upper Street

    69 m · 10 sec · South Upper Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bolivar Street

    839 ft · 19 sec · Bolivar Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Oliver Lewis Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way

  17. 17

    Continue on Newtown Pike

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  21. 21

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
62.5 mi · 57%
Lexington Road
15.2 mi · 14%
Danville Road
5.96 mi · 5%
Nicholasville Road
4.69 mi · 4%
South Main Street
3.86 mi · 4%
Newtown Pike
3.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stamping Ground
00h 57m from Danville
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Danville and 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 Danville to Florence?

The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Stamping Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Danville and 57.4 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (151 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Danville and Chance Rain Showers near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Stamping Ground

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

90 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

93 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

94 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

94 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Florence. Straight-line distance: 93.84 mi (151.02 km).

Danville

#1 Danville

City in Boyle County, Kentucky, United States

Population16,970
Coordinates37.6456300, -84.7721700
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-84.772152, 37.645797)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.65 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.19
7.74 gal · 29.3 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.59 $29.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.46 $32.92
Premium $4.65 $18.01 $36.02
Diesel $5.30 $20.53 $41.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Danville and Florence. The current time is 01:11:33.

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.