How far is Florence, KY from Fairdale, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Fairdale, KY is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
99.64 mi
01h 57m
Flight
86.93 mi
139.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.93 mi
Kilometers
139.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.64 mi
Kilometers
160.35 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairdale
Tue, May 12, 11:47 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Wed, May 13, 1:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-12T21:49
Arrive Fairdale
Tue, May 12, 11:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Campbellsburg
KY

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

From Florence
49.8 mi
00h 58m
To Fairdale
49.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1065: Okolona, Fairdale

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 1065: Okolona, Fairdale

    1984 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 1065 West: Fairdale

    3014 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Outer Loop

    2 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop

  17. 17

    Turn left onto National Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · National Turnpike

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fairdale Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Fairdale Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
78.8 mi · 79%
Henry Watterson Expressway
9.99 mi · 10%
I 65 South
3.12 mi · 3%
Outer Loop
1.98 mi · 2%
KY 1065
1.2 mi · 1%
National Turnpike
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

71.5 mi · 01h 18m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Campbellsburg
00h 58m from Florence
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Fairdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Campbellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Florence and 49.8 miles from Fairdale.

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

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Fairdale.

Stop Ideas Near Campbellsburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

57 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

86 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

89 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Fairdale. Straight-line distance: 86.93 mi (139.9 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

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

#2 Fairdale

City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America

Population8,148
Coordinates38.1050700, -85.7588500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: Fairdale (-85.75885, 38.10507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.31 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.55
7.04 gal · 26.62 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.27 $26.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.97 $29.94
Premium $4.65 $16.38 $32.76
Diesel $5.30 $18.67 $37.34

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Fairdale. The current time is 21:49:57.

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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.