How far is Dayton, KY from Florence, KY?
The driving distance from Dayton, KY to Florence, KY is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Florence.
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Start on Dayton Avenue
14 m · 8 sec · Dayton Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
2488 ft · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Continue on Fairfield Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · Fairfield Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 471 North
1940 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1808 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, I 71 South: Third Street, Columbia Parkway
582 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, I 71 South: Third Street
1561 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
937 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, I 71 South, I 75 South
10.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1017: Turfway Road
2679 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Houston Road
527 ft · 9 sec · Houston Road
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Turn right
70 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Turfway Road
784 ft · 16 sec · Turfway Road
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Continue on Turfway Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Turfway Road
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Turn slight right onto Dixie Highway
2383 ft · 50 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn right 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 Dayton and Florence.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 50 West
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, I 71 South, I 75 South
10.6 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and 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 Dayton to Florence?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Mitchell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Dayton and 7.7 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Mitchell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Fort Wright City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Mitchell.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Florence. Straight-line distance: 11.41 mi (18.36 km).
#1 Dayton
City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,647 |
| Coordinates | 39.1128400, -84.4727200 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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