How far is Florence, KY from Marion, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Marion, KY is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
267.64 mi
05h 06m
Flight
220.13 mi
354.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.13 mi
Kilometers
354.26 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.64 mi
Kilometers
430.73 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Tue, May 5, 5:54 PM CDT
Return by in Florence
Wed, May 6, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-05T13:47
Arrive Marion
Tue, May 5, 6:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hawesville
KY

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

From Florence
133.7 mi
02h 33m
To Marion
134 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North

    736 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North

    2995 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Vincennes, Henderson, Kentucky

    884 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    2455 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    789 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    1353 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 41 Alternate: Henderson

    1305 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    19.1 mi · 26 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    18.8 mi · 21 min · 5th Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North Main Street

    2090 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Belleville Street

    22 m · 1 sec · East Belleville Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Belleville Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
92.6 mi · 35%
I 71 South
74.7 mi · 28%
I 69 South
20.4 mi · 8%
5th Street
18.8 mi · 7%
Lewis and Clark Bridge
13.3 mi · 5%
US 41 South
6.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

90.4 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
220.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hawesville
02h 33m from Florence
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Hawesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.7 miles from Florence and 134 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 6:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.60 one way or $71.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Florence and Marion, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Hawesville

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

72 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

87 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

95 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Marion. Straight-line distance: 220.13 mi (354.26 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

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

#2 Marion

City in Kentucky, United States

Population2,850
Coordinates37.3328300, -88.0811300
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: Marion (-88.08113, 37.33283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.44 gal
35.75 L · about $35.60
Round trip
$71.20
18.88 gal · 71.5 L
Estimated CO2
83.9 kg one way
Round trip: 167.8 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.60 $71.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.15 $80.30
Premium $4.65 $43.93 $87.87
Diesel $5.30 $50.07 $100.14

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Florence, KY and Marion, KY. The current time in Florence is 13:47:38, although it is 12:47:38 in Marion.

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.