How far is Florence, KY from Louisa, KY?
The driving distance from Florence, KY to Louisa, KY is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lewis 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 Louisa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Louisa.
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Start on Main Street
29 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
77 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
2234 ft · 43 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Turfway Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Turfway Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati
1317 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275
1620 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville
1403 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville
663 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Licking Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Licking Pike
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Continue on AA Highway
82.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · AA Highway
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Continue on AA Highway
26.2 mi · 34 min · AA Highway
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Take the exit slight right
76 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carol Malone Boulevard
2612 ft · 46 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard
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Take the exit left
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland
1678 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Louisa Road
21.1 mi · 24 min · Louisa Road
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Turn left onto Old US Hwy 23
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old US Hwy 23
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1846 ft · 31 sec · Madison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Louisa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
AA Highway
Continue on AA Highway
82.8 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Florence and Chance Rain Showers near Louisa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Louisa?
The road trip is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Vanceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Florence and 81.8 miles from Louisa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.72 one way or $43.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Florence and Chance Rain Showers near Louisa.
Stop Ideas Near Vanceburg
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 Vanceburg.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Maysville
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Louisa. Straight-line distance: 125.25 mi (201.57 km).
#1 Florence
City in Kentucky, US
| Population | 33,423 |
| Coordinates | 38.9989500, -84.6266100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Louisa
City in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
| Population | 2,325 |
| Coordinates | 38.1142500, -82.6032100 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisa (-82.60321, 38.11425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.72 | $43.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.50 | $48.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.81 | $53.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.55 | $61.10 |
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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