How far is Florence, KY from Hazard, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Hazard, KY is about 180.2 miles (290 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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
180.19 mi
03h 21m
Flight
143.8 mi
231.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.8 mi
Kilometers
231.42 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.19 mi
Kilometers
289.98 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hazard
Fri, Apr 17, 11:15 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Fri, Apr 17, 2:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-17T07:53
Arrive Hazard
Fri, Apr 17, 11:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winchester
KY

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

From Florence
90.1 mi
01h 40m
To Hazard
90.1 mi
01h 40m

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
59°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway

    42.6 mi · 46 min · Mountain Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on KY 15

    159 m · 7 sec · KY 15

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Park Road

  12. 12

    Continue on KY 15

    26.7 mi · 30 min · KY 15

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1401 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1895 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    555 ft · 13 sec · Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto L O Davis Drive

    998 ft · 34 sec · L O Davis Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Laurel Street

    983 ft · 43 sec · Laurel Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Laurel Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
68.9 mi · 38%
KY 15
45.5 mi · 25%
Mountain Parkway
43.8 mi · 24%
I 64 East
16.6 mi · 9%
Park Road
3.17 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

68.5 mi · 01h 13m

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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
143.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 40m from Florence
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florence and Partly Cloudy near Hazard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.2 miles (290 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Florence and 90.1 miles from Hazard.

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

The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florence and Partly Cloudy near Hazard.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

82 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Hazard. Straight-line distance: 143.8 mi (231.42 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hazard

City in Perry County, Kentucky, in the United States

Population4,785
Coordinates37.2495400, -83.1932300
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: Hazard (-83.19323, 37.24954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.07 L · about $23.98
Round trip
$47.97
12.72 gal · 48.14 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.98 $47.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.05 $54.10
Premium $4.65 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $5.30 $33.73 $67.47

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Hazard. The current time is 07:53:51.

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.