How far is Florence, KY from Buckner, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Buckner, KY is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
67.92 mi
01h 15m
Flight
61.08 mi
98.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.08 mi
Kilometers
98.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.92 mi
Kilometers
109.3 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckner
Mon, Apr 13, 6:56 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Mon, Apr 13, 8:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-13T17:40
Arrive Buckner
Mon, Apr 13, 6:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Sanders
KY

Town in Kentucky

From Florence
33.9 mi
00h 37m
To Buckner
34 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    8 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1288 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville

    2100 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 393: Buckner

    1843 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2807 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2536 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old Cedar Point Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Old Cedar Point Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Cedar Point Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
65.2 mi · 96%
KY 393
0.35 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.25 mi
Old Cedar Point Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

57.9 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanders
00h 37m from Florence
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buckner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Sanders is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Florence and 34 miles from Buckner.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buckner.

Stop Ideas Near Sanders

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

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

61 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

63 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

84 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Maysville

102 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Buckner. Straight-line distance: 61.08 mi (98.3 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Buckner

#2 Buckner

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,837
Coordinates38.3836800, -85.4399600
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: Buckner (-85.43996, 38.38368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.07 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.8 gal · 18.14 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.21 $20.41
Premium $4.65 $11.17 $22.34
Diesel $5.30 $12.73 $25.46

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Buckner. The current time is 17:40:13.

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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.