How far is Florence, KY from Grayson, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Grayson, KY is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
122.17 mi
02h 45m
Flight
101.56 mi
163.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.56 mi
Kilometers
163.45 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.17 mi
Kilometers
196.62 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grayson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-23T01:20
Arrive Grayson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Maysville
KY

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

From Florence
61 mi
01h 22m
To Grayson
61.1 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville

    663 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Licking Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Licking Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on AA Highway

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · AA Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on AA Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · AA Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    76 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Carol Malone Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    869 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
109 mi · 89%
Ronald Reagan Highway
5.88 mi · 5%
I 71 North
1.75 mi · 1%
Licking Pike
1.4 mi · 1%
Carol Malone Boulevard
1.33 mi · 1%
Turfway Road
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

Continue on AA Highway

82.8 mi · 01h 52m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
101.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maysville
01h 22m from Florence
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Grayson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Maysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Florence and 61.1 miles from Grayson.

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

The direct path is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maysville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

3 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

68 mi away
Main St & US 23
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

84 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

86 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Grayson. Straight-line distance: 101.56 mi (163.45 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

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

#2 Grayson

City in Kentucky, United States

Population3,832
Coordinates38.3325800, -82.9485000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: Grayson (-82.9485, 38.33258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.32 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.51
8.62 gal · 32.64 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.25 $32.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.33 $36.66
Premium $4.65 $20.06 $40.12
Diesel $5.30 $22.86 $45.72

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 Grayson. The current time is 01:20:40.

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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.