How far is Florence, KY from Flatwoods, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Flatwoods, KY is about 137.3 miles (221 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
137.33 mi
02h 59m
Flight
108.01 mi
173.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.01 mi
Kilometers
173.83 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.33 mi
Kilometers
221.01 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flatwoods
Thu, Apr 16, 6:16 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 16, 9:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-16T03:17
Arrive Flatwoods
Thu, Apr 16, 6:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Dover
KY

Home rule-class city in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

From Florence
68.6 mi
01h 29m
To Flatwoods
68.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    29 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    77 m · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    2234 ft · 43 sec · Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Turfway Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Turfway Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati

    1317 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275

    1620 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Circle Freeway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown

    799 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    55 mi · 1 hr 9 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right

    29.9 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    25.4 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pond Run Road

    1346 ft · 27 sec · Pond Run Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Raceland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Raceland Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Lexington Avenue

    2792 ft · 1 min · Lexington Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Powell Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
56.5 mi · 41%
Ronald Reagan Highway
10.2 mi · 7%
Circle Freeway
9.54 mi · 7%
I 71 North
1.75 mi · 1%
Turfway Road
0.74 mi · 1%
Raceland Avenue
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

55 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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
108 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
01h 29m from Florence
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flatwoods.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.3 miles (221 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Florence and 68.7 miles from Flatwoods.

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

The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flatwoods.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

15 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

66 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

68 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

80 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Flatwoods. Straight-line distance: 108.01 mi (173.83 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

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

#2 Flatwoods

City in Kentucky

Population7,056
Coordinates38.5225800, -82.7171100
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: Flatwoods (-82.71711, 38.52258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.34 L · about $18.25
Round trip
$36.50
9.68 gal · 36.68 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.25 $36.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.58 $41.17
Premium $4.65 $22.53 $45.05
Diesel $5.30 $25.67 $51.34

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Flatwoods. The current time is 03:17:06.

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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.