How far is Florence, KY from Corbin, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Corbin, KY is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
155.76 mi
02h 50m
Flight
144.57 mi
232.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.57 mi
Kilometers
232.66 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.76 mi
Kilometers
250.67 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corbin
Sat, Apr 11, 8:38 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, Apr 11, 11:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-11T17:48
Arrive Corbin
Sat, Apr 11, 8:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Lexington
KY

The second most populous city in Kentucky.

From Florence
78 mi
01h 25m
To Corbin
77.8 mi
01h 25m

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
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    150.7 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corbin Bypass

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Cherry Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Cherry Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Dixie Highway

    1967 ft · 33 sec · West Dixie Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Skinier Street

    927 ft · 16 sec · Skinier Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Laurel Avenue

    1467 ft · 28 sec · Laurel Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1361 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Gordon Street

    75 m · 5 sec · West Gordon Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Gordon Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
151 mi · 97%
Corbin Bypass
1.19 mi · 1%
North Cherry Avenue
0.64 mi
West Dixie Highway
0.37 mi
US 25
0.33 mi
Laurel Avenue
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 42m

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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
144.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 25m from Florence
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florence and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Corbin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Florence and 77.8 miles from Corbin.

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

The direct path is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florence and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Corbin.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

96 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

116 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Corbin. Straight-line distance: 144.57 mi (232.66 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

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

#2 Corbin

4th-class city in Whitley and Knox counties in the southeastern portion of the U.

Population7,139
Coordinates36.9487000, -84.0968800
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: Corbin (-84.09688, 36.9487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.81 L · about $20.74
Round trip
$41.48
11 gal · 41.62 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.74 $41.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.39 $46.78
Premium $4.65 $25.60 $51.19
Diesel $5.30 $29.17 $58.34

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 Corbin. The current time is 17:48:23.

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.