How far is Florence, KY from La Grange, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to La Grange, KY is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.13 mi
01h 11m
Flight
57.58 mi
92.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.58 mi
Kilometers
92.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.13 mi
Kilometers
103.21 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Grange
Sat, May 30, 7:34 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, May 30, 8:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-30T18:22
Arrive La Grange
Sat, May 30, 7:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Sanders
KY

Town in Kentucky

From Florence
32.1 mi
00h 35m
To La Grange
32.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence and La Grange.

  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

    54.7 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 53: La Grange, Ballardsville

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 53 North: La Grange

    54 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto South 1st Street

    1169 ft · 22 sec · South 1st Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    1502 ft · 37 sec · South 1st Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
62 mi · 97%
South 1st Avenue
0.28 mi
Main Street
0.25 mi
South 1st Street
0.22 mi
KY 53
0.22 mi
KY 53 North
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

54.7 mi · 00h 59m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
57.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanders
00h 35m from Florence
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Florence and Partly Sunny near La Grange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florence to La Grange?

The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Sanders is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Florence and 32.1 miles from La Grange.

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

The direct path is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Florence and Partly Sunny near La Grange.

Stop Ideas Near Sanders

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

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

61 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

63 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

84 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Maysville

102 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and La Grange. Straight-line distance: 57.58 mi (92.66 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
La Grange

#2 La Grange

Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population9,081
Coordinates38.4075700, -85.3788500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: La Grange (-85.37885, 38.40757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.57 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.52 gal · 17.14 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.61 $19.22
Premium $4.65 $10.52 $21.04
Diesel $5.30 $11.99 $23.97

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and La Grange. The current time is 18:22:57.

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.