How far is Florence, KY from Junction City, KY?
The driving distance from Florence, KY to Junction City, KY is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98 miles (157.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Scott County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Junction City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Junction City.
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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
64.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 922: Airport, Lexington
1442 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Newtown Pike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike
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Continue on Oliver Lewis Way
1.4 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way
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Continue on Bolivar Street
877 ft · 24 sec · Bolivar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Upper Street
1195 ft · 31 sec · South Upper Street
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Turn straight onto South Limestone
1.3 km · 2 min · South Limestone
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Continue on Nicholasville Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Nicholasville Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Nicholasville Bypass
6 mi · 7 min · Nicholasville Bypass
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Continue on Lexington Road
6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road
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Turn right onto Chenault Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on East Lexington Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue
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Turn left onto Wilderness Road
1377 ft · 27 sec · Wilderness Road
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2160 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Hustonville Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hustonville Road
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Turn right onto West Shelby Street
2642 ft · 55 sec · West Shelby Street
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Turn right onto North Lucas Street
46 m · 7 sec · North Lucas Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lucas Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Junction City.
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
64.4 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Junction City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Junction City?
The road trip is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Stamping Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Florence and 54.7 miles from Junction City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98 miles (157.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Junction City.
Stop Ideas Near Stamping Ground
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 Stamping Ground.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Junction City. Straight-line distance: 98 mi (157.71 km).
#1 Florence
City in Kentucky, US
| Population | 33,423 |
| Coordinates | 38.9989500, -84.6266100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Junction City
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,306 |
| Coordinates | 37.5867400, -84.7938400 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Junction City (-84.79384, 37.58674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.59 | $29.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.46 | $32.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.01 | $36.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.53 | $41.05 |
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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