How far is Florence, KY from Jenkins, KY?
The driving distance from Florence, KY to Jenkins, KY is about 224.4 miles (361.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Jenkins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Jenkins.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1288 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
2100 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
68.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway
42.6 mi · 46 min · Mountain Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on KY 15
159 m · 7 sec · KY 15
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Park Road
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Continue on KY 15
26.7 mi · 30 min · KY 15
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
29.5 mi · 34 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn sharp right onto C and O Railroad Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · C and O Railroad Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1699 ft · 36 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Cove Avenue
25 m · 4 sec · Cove Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cove Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Jenkins.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Partly Sunny near Jenkins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Jenkins?
The road trip is about 224.4 miles (361.2 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.2 miles from Florence and 112.2 miles from Jenkins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 8:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.87 one way or $59.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Partly Sunny near Jenkins.
Stop Ideas Near Stanton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stanton.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Jenkins. Straight-line distance: 166.38 mi (267.77 km).
#1 Florence
City in Kentucky, US
| Population | 33,423 |
| Coordinates | 38.9989500, -84.6266100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jenkins
City in Kentucky
| Population | 1,895 |
| Coordinates | 37.1734400, -82.6309900 |
| Altitude | 469 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jenkins (-82.63099, 37.17344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $29.87 | $59.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.68 | $67.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.86 | $73.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.01 | $84.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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