How far is Florence, KY from Burlington, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Burlington, KY is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.11 mi
00h 10m
Flight
5.59 mi
9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.59 mi
Kilometers
9 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.11 mi
Kilometers
9.83 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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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 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Sat, Apr 11, 6:01 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, Apr 11, 6:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-11T17:50
Arrive Burlington
Sat, Apr 11, 6:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Florence
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oakbrook
KY

Census designated place

From Florence
3 mi
00h 05m
To Burlington
3 mi
00h 05m

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
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1019 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Girard Street

    1355 ft · 46 sec · Girard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Burlington Pike

    4 mi · 7 min · Burlington Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Burlington Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Street

    975 ft · 29 sec · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    21 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Burlington Pike
5.46 mi · 89%
Girard Street
0.26 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.19 mi · 3%
Washington Street
0.18 mi · 3%
Jefferson Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Burlington Pike

Turn left onto Burlington Pike

4.05 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
5.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakbrook
00h 05m from Florence
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florence and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oakbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Florence and 3 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oakbrook

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oakbrook and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 10.3 mi away

BLOC Coffee City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Coffee shop
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Fort Wright City Building
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Fort Wright City Building

Fort Wright , KY
409 Kyles Ln, Fort Wright, KY 41011
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakbrook.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

17 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

20 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

88 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 5.59 mi (9 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

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

#2 Burlington

Census-designated place in Kentucky, United States

Population15,926
Coordinates39.0275600, -84.7241100
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: Burlington (-84.72411, 39.02756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.82 L · about $0.83
Round trip
$1.66
0.44 gal · 1.64 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.83 $1.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.94 $1.87
Premium $4.65 $1.02 $2.05
Diesel $5.30 $1.17 $2.33

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 Burlington. The current time is 17:50:50.

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.