How far is Florence, KY from Augusta, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Augusta, KY is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.33 mi
01h 08m
Flight
36.9 mi
59.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.9 mi
Kilometers
59.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.33 mi
Kilometers
72.95 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sat, Apr 11, 6:58 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, Apr 11, 8:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-11T17:49
Arrive Augusta
Sat, Apr 11, 6:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
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
California
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Florence
22.6 mi
00h 34m
To Augusta
22.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    29 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    77 m · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    2234 ft · 43 sec · Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Turfway Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Turfway Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati

    1317 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275

    1620 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville

    663 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Licking Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Licking Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on AA Highway

    15.6 mi · 21 min · AA Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ivor Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ivor Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    17 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West 4th Street

    115 m · 21 sec · West 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    49 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
15.6 mi · 34%
Ronald Reagan Highway
5.88 mi · 13%
I 71 North
1.75 mi · 4%
Licking Pike
1.4 mi · 3%
Ivor Road
1.01 mi · 2%
Turfway Road
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

17 mi · 00h 28m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
36.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
California
00h 34m from Florence
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florence and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

California is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Florence and 22.7 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florence and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near California

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

30 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

31 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

52 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Connersville station

110 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 36.9 mi (59.38 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
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#2 Augusta

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,142
Coordinates38.7717400, -84.0057600
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: Augusta (-84.00576, 38.77174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.65 L · about $6.64
Round trip
$13.27
3.52 gal · 13.3 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.64 $13.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.49 $14.97
Premium $4.65 $8.19 $16.38
Diesel $5.30 $9.34 $18.67

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Augusta. The current time is 17:49:25.

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.