How far is Florence, KY from Crestwood, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Crestwood, KY is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
73.3 mi
01h 25m
Flight
68.63 mi
110.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.63 mi
Kilometers
110.45 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.3 mi
Kilometers
117.96 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crestwood
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Crestwood
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Corinth
KY

City in Kentucky

From Florence
36.7 mi
00h 42m
To Crestwood
36.6 mi
00h 42m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Nicholasville Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jesselin Drive

    1698 ft · 58 sec · Jesselin Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jesselin Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
64.8 mi · 88%
Newtown Pike
3.29 mi · 4%
Nicholasville Road
1.21 mi · 2%
Oliver Lewis Way
0.85 mi · 1%
South Limestone
0.78 mi · 1%
Jesselin Drive
0.32 mi
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 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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
68.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corinth
00h 42m from Florence
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Sunny near Crestwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Corinth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Florence and 36.6 miles from Crestwood.

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

The direct path is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Corinth

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

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

67 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

68 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

71 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

108 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Crestwood. Straight-line distance: 68.63 mi (110.45 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

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

#2 Crestwood

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

Population5,111
Coordinates38.0098000, -84.5110500
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: Crestwood (-84.51105, 38.0098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.79 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.53
5.18 gal · 19.58 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.77 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.02 $22.03
Premium $4.65 $12.05 $24.11
Diesel $5.30 $13.74 $27.47

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

There is no time difference between Florence and Crestwood. The current time is 23:02:22.

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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.