How far is Fairdale, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Fairdale, KY to Florence, KY is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.52 mi
01h 41m
Flight
86.93 mi
139.9 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Fairdale.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.93 mi
Kilometers
139.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.52 mi
Kilometers
168.21 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Tue, May 12, 10:20 PM EDT
Return by in Fairdale
Wed, May 13, 12:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairdale
2026-05-12T20:39
Arrive Florence
Tue, May 12, 10:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairdale
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
Campbellsburg
KY

Human settlement in Henry County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Fairdale
49.8 mi
00h 50m
To Florence
54.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    76 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout

    33 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Fairdale Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Fairdale Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto National Turnpike

    1022 ft · 19 sec · National Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2148 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    22.1 mi · 25 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto La Grange Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road

  10. 10

    Continue on La Grange Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagrange Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dogwood Lane

    60 m · 6 sec · Dogwood Lane

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lagrange Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Lagrange Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1615 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  16. 16

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

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lagrange Road
64.2 mi · 61%
Gene Snyder Freeway
22.1 mi · 21%
I 75 North
7.78 mi · 7%
La Grange Road
2.18 mi · 2%
US 42
1.42 mi · 1%
Fairdale Road
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lagrange Road

Merge slight left

58.9 mi · 01h 03m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Campbellsburg
00h 50m from Fairdale
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairdale and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Campbellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Fairdale and 54.8 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.91 one way or $27.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairdale and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Campbellsburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

57 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

86 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

89 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairdale and Florence. Straight-line distance: 86.93 mi (139.9 km).

Fairdale

#1 Fairdale

City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America

Population8,148
Coordinates38.1050700, -85.7588500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.75885, 38.105071)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.96 L · about $13.91
Round trip
$27.83
7.38 gal · 27.92 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.91 $27.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.69 $31.39
Premium $4.65 $17.17 $34.35
Diesel $5.30 $19.57 $39.14

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairdale and Florence. The current time is 20:39:41.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.