How far is Florence, KY from Eddyville, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Eddyville, KY is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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
267.1 mi
04h 58m
Flight
229.38 mi
369.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.38 mi
Kilometers
369.15 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.1 mi
Kilometers
429.85 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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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 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eddyville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:56 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-17T21:57
Arrive Eddyville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
7:04 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
Elizabethtown
KY

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

From Florence
133.4 mi
02h 29m
To Eddyville
133.7 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis

    936 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis

    963 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    38.7 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Eddyville

    2106 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    682 ft · 30 sec · Park Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Park Street

    541 ft · 29 sec · Park Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Fairview Avenue

    2538 ft · 2 min · Fairview Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    73 m · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
132 mi · 50%
I 71 South
78.8 mi · 30%
I 65 South
39.7 mi · 15%
Henry Watterson Expressway
9.99 mi · 4%
Fairview Avenue
0.48 mi
I 264 West
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

98 mi · 01h 45m

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
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
229.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
02h 29m from Florence
Leave By
7:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florence and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eddyville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.4 miles from Florence and 133.7 miles from Eddyville.

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

The direct path is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.56 one way or $71.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florence and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eddyville.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

63 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Eddyville. Straight-line distance: 229.38 mi (369.15 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

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

#2 Eddyville

City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population2,550
Coordinates37.0945000, -88.0803000
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: Eddyville (-88.0803, 37.0945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.43 gal
35.68 L · about $35.56
Round trip
$71.12
18.86 gal · 71.36 L
Estimated CO2
83.8 kg one way
Round trip: 167.6 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.56 $71.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.11 $80.21
Premium $4.65 $43.89 $87.77
Diesel $5.30 $50.02 $100.03

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Florence, KY and Eddyville, KY. The current time in Florence is 21:57:51, although it is 20:57:51 in Eddyville.

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.