How far is Fern Creek, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Fern Creek, KY to Florence, KY is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
95.59 mi
01h 34m
Flight
77.83 mi
125.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.83 mi
Kilometers
125.25 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.59 mi
Kilometers
153.84 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, May 13, 10:23 PM EDT
Return by in Fern Creek
Wed, May 13, 11:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fern Creek
2026-05-13T20:49
Arrive Florence
Wed, May 13, 10:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fern Creek
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
Carrollton
KY

County seat in Kentucky

From Fern Creek
45.3 mi
00h 47m
To Florence
50.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fern Creek and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Fern Creek Road

    28 m · 9 sec · Fern Creek Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Fern Creek Road

    47 m · 7 sec · Fern Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    987 ft · 49 sec · Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bardstown Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Bardstown Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 265, KY 841: Gene Snyder Freeway

    785 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    2194 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto La Grange Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road

  11. 11

    Continue on La Grange Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagrange Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dogwood Lane

    60 m · 6 sec · Dogwood Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lagrange Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Lagrange Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1615 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  17. 17

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

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fern Creek 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lagrange Road
64.2 mi · 67%
Gene Snyder Freeway
12.8 mi · 13%
I 75 North
7.78 mi · 8%
La Grange Road
2.18 mi · 2%
US 42
1.42 mi · 1%
Bardstown Road
1.02 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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
77.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrollton
00h 47m from Fern Creek
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Fern Creek and Rain Showers Likely near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fern Creek to Florence?

The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Fern Creek and 50.3 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Fern Creek and Rain Showers Likely near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Carrollton

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

70 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

73 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

75 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

107 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fern Creek and Florence. Straight-line distance: 77.83 mi (125.25 km).

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#1 Fern Creek

City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population18,409
Coordinates38.1597900, -85.5877400
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Fern Creek Road (-85.587746, 38.159768)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.77 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.42
6.74 gal · 25.54 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.71 $25.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.33 $28.67
Premium $4.65 $15.68 $31.37
Diesel $5.30 $17.87 $35.75

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Fern Creek and Florence. The current time is 20:49:10.

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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.