How far is Florence, KY from Burkesville, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Burkesville, KY is about 192.1 miles (309.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.05 mi
03h 49m
Flight
157.9 mi
254.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.9 mi
Kilometers
254.11 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.05 mi
Kilometers
309.08 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burkesville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Burkesville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Burgin
KY

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

From Florence
96.1 mi
01h 54m
To Burkesville
95.9 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 922: Airport, Lexington

    1442 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Newtown Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Oliver Lewis Way

    1.4 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way

  9. 9

    Continue on Bolivar Street

    877 ft · 24 sec · Bolivar Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Upper Street

    1195 ft · 31 sec · South Upper Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Limestone

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Limestone

  12. 12

    Continue on Nicholasville Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Nicholasville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lexington Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Nicholasville Bypass

    6 mi · 7 min · Nicholasville Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Lexington Road

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chenault Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lexington Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Lexington Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Wilderness Road

    1377 ft · 27 sec · Wilderness Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2160 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Hustonville Road

    51.1 mi · 59 min · Hustonville Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    22.4 mi · 25 min

  26. 26

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Burkesville Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Burkesville Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Albany Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Albany Road

  29. 29

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 km · 51 sec · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North Main Street

    41 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
64.8 mi · 34%
Hustonville Road
51.1 mi · 27%
Lexington Road
15.1 mi · 8%
Albany Road
8.24 mi · 4%
Nicholasville Bypass
6.02 mi · 3%
Nicholasville Road
4.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

64.4 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
157.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burgin
01h 54m from Florence
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Sunny near Burkesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.1 miles (309.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Florence and 95.9 miles from Burkesville.

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

The direct path is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.57 one way or $51.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Florence and Burkesville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Sunny near Burkesville.

Stop Ideas Near Burgin

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

103 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Burkesville. Straight-line distance: 157.9 mi (254.11 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

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

#2 Burkesville

City in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,437
Coordinates36.7903400, -85.3705200
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: Burkesville (-85.37052, 36.79034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.78 gal
25.65 L · about $25.57
Round trip
$51.13
13.56 gal · 51.3 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.5 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.57 $51.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.84 $57.67
Premium $4.65 $31.55 $63.11
Diesel $5.30 $35.96 $71.92

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Florence, KY and Burkesville, KY. The current time in Florence is 22:53:44, although it is 21:53:44 in Burkesville.

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.