How far is Florence, KY from Jamestown, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Jamestown, KY is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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
157.67 mi
03h 09m
Flight
141.18 mi
227.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.18 mi
Kilometers
227.21 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.67 mi
Kilometers
253.75 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamestown
Sun, May 3, 5:04 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Sun, May 3, 9:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-03T02:55
Arrive Jamestown
Sun, May 3, 6:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:09 AM to 10:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:42 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

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
Nicholasville
KY

City in Kentucky

From Florence
78.9 mi
01h 34m
To Jamestown
78.7 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 922: Airport, Lexington

    1442 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Newtown Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Oliver Lewis Way

    1.4 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way

  9. 9

    Continue on Bolivar Street

    877 ft · 24 sec · Bolivar Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Upper Street

    1195 ft · 31 sec · South Upper Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Limestone

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Limestone

  12. 12

    Continue on Nicholasville Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Nicholasville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lexington Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Nicholasville Bypass

    6 mi · 7 min · Nicholasville Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Lexington Road

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chenault Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lexington Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Lexington Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Wilderness Road

    1377 ft · 27 sec · Wilderness Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2160 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Hustonville Road

    52.2 mi · 1 hr · Hustonville Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
64.8 mi · 41%
Hustonville Road
52.2 mi · 33%
Lexington Road
15.1 mi · 10%
Nicholasville Bypass
6.02 mi · 4%
Nicholasville Road
4.69 mi · 3%
North Main Street
3.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

64.4 mi · 01h 09m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
141.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nicholasville
01h 34m from Florence
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Jamestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Nicholasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Florence and 78.7 miles from Jamestown.

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

The direct path is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Jamestown.

Stop Ideas Near Nicholasville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

111 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 141.18 mi (227.21 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

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

#2 Jamestown

City in and county seat of Russell County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,802
Coordinates36.9847900, -85.0630100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: Jamestown (-85.06301, 36.98479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.06 L · about $20.97
Round trip
$41.93
11.12 gal · 42.12 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.97 $41.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.65 $47.29
Premium $4.65 $25.88 $51.75
Diesel $5.30 $29.49 $58.98

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 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Florence, KY and Jamestown, KY. The current time in Florence is 02:55:08, although it is 01:55:08 in Jamestown.

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.