How far is Florence, KY from Buechel, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Buechel, KY is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
89.24 mi
01h 42m
Flight
78.42 mi
126.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.42 mi
Kilometers
126.21 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.24 mi
Kilometers
143.61 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buechel
Mon, Apr 13, 7:25 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Mon, Apr 13, 9:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-13T17:43
Arrive Buechel
Mon, Apr 13, 7:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Carrollton
KY

County seat in Kentucky

From Florence
44.6 mi
00h 51m
To Buechel
44.6 mi
00h 51m

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
81°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    71.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway

    2346 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31E, US 150: Bardstown Road

    1356 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Bardstown Road South

    531 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Bardstown Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bardstown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bardstown Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Six Mile Lane

    56 m · 4 sec · Six Mile Lane

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Six Mile Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
78.8 mi · 88%
Henry Watterson Expressway
6.7 mi · 8%
Bardstown Road
1.52 mi · 2%
I 264 West
0.44 mi
US 31E
0.26 mi
Main Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

71.5 mi · 01h 18m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrollton
00h 51m from Florence
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buechel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 44.6 miles from Florence and 44.6 miles from Buechel.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buechel.

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 Florence and Buechel. Straight-line distance: 78.42 mi (126.21 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

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

Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population7,287
Coordinates38.1950700, -85.6519000
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: Buechel (-85.6519, 38.19507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.92 L · about $11.88
Round trip
$23.76
6.3 gal · 23.84 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.88 $23.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.40 $26.79
Premium $4.65 $14.66 $29.32
Diesel $5.30 $16.71 $33.42

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 Buechel. The current time is 17:43:01.

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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.