How far is Florence, KY from Irvington, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Irvington, KY is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.96 mi
02h 41m
Flight
118.39 mi
190.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.39 mi
Kilometers
190.53 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.96 mi
Kilometers
222.03 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irvington
Sat, Apr 18, 6:12 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 9:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-18T04:30
Arrive Irvington
Sat, Apr 18, 7:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Buckner
KY

City in Arkansas, USA

From Florence
69 mi
01h 21m
To Irvington
69 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North

    736 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North

    2995 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    14.2 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 135: Corydon

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 135: Corydon

    109 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto State Road 135

    16.2 mi · 19 min · State Road 135

  19. 19

    Continue on Matthew E. Welsh Bridge

    3101 ft · 40 sec · Matthew E. Welsh Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Bypass Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
74.7 mi · 54%
I 64 West
16.4 mi · 12%
State Road 135
16.2 mi · 12%
Lewis and Clark Bridge
13.3 mi · 10%
Gene Snyder Freeway
2.98 mi · 2%
Bypass Road
1.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

67.4 mi · 01h 13m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
118.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckner
01h 21m from Florence
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Irvington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Buckner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Florence and 69 miles from Irvington.

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

The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Irvington.

Stop Ideas Near Buckner

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

32 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

112 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

114 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Irvington. Straight-line distance: 118.39 mi (190.53 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

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

City in Kentucky, USA

Population1,192
Coordinates37.8803400, -86.2838600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: Irvington (-86.28386, 37.88034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.43 L · about $18.36
Round trip
$36.73
9.74 gal · 36.86 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.36 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.42
Premium $4.65 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.30 $25.83 $51.66

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 Irvington, KY. The current time in Florence is 04:30:26, although it is 03:30:26 in Irvington.

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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.