How far is Florence, KY from Lebanon, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Lebanon, KY is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.4 miles (168 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
126.62 mi
02h 28m
Flight
104.42 mi
168.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.42 mi
Kilometers
168.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.62 mi
Kilometers
203.77 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Frankfort
KY

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

From Florence
63.3 mi
01h 14m
To Lebanon
63.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.8 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Owenton, Glencoe

    1387 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Warsaw Road

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Warsaw Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Roland Avenue

    1517 ft · 29 sec · Roland Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Frankfort Highway

    24.2 mi · 27 min · Frankfort Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1316 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Wilkinson Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Frankfort Connector

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector

  16. 16

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Lawrenceburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Frankfort Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Frankfort Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bypass North

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Frankfort Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Old Frankfort Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    155 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    1884 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    16.8 mi · 18 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 555: Springfield, Lebanon

    1779 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Triple 5 Highway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Triple 5 Highway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Western Bypass

    43 m · 3 sec · Western Bypass

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Western Bypass

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass

  29. 29

    Continue on Lebanon Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Springfield Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Springfield Road

  31. 31

    Continue on North Spalding Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Spalding Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  33. 33

    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 Lebanon.

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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Frankfort Highway
24.4 mi · 19%
I 71 South
22.1 mi · 17%
Bluegrass Parkway
16.8 mi · 13%
Triple 5 Highway
14.7 mi · 12%
Warsaw Road
7.71 mi · 6%
Lawrenceburg Road
6.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Frankfort Highway

Turn right onto Frankfort Highway

24.2 mi · 00h 27m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
104.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
01h 14m from Florence
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Florence and Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Florence and 63.3 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 104.4 miles (168 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.86 one way or $33.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Florence and Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

106 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 104.42 mi (168.05 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

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

#2 Lebanon

City in Marion County, Kentucky, United States

Population5,733
Coordinates37.5697900, -85.2527400
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: Lebanon (-85.25274, 37.56979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.91 L · about $16.86
Round trip
$33.71
8.94 gal · 33.82 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.86 $33.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.01 $38.02
Premium $4.65 $20.80 $41.61
Diesel $5.30 $23.71 $47.42

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Lebanon. The current time is 00:05:15.

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.