How far is Florence, KY from Middletown, KY?
The driving distance from Florence, KY to Middletown, KY is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Middletown.
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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
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 329: Crestwood, Pewee Valley
1230 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Halls Hill Road
2056 ft · 35 sec · Halls Hill Road
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Ballardsville Road
24 m · 4 sec · Ballardsville Road
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
144 m · 13 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Lagrange Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Lagrange Road
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Continue on La Grange Road
1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road
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Continue on Lagrange Road
1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road
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Continue on La Grange Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · La Grange Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
2009 ft · 48 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn sharp left onto Evergreen Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Road
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Turn right onto Shelbyville Road
2713 ft · 1 min · Shelbyville Road
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Turn left onto North Madison Avenue
143 m · 20 sec · North Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
69 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Middletown.
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
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
62.1 mi · 01h 07m
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 Sunny leaving Florence and Mostly Cloudy near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Middletown?
The road trip is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Worthville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Florence and 40.3 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florence and Mostly Cloudy near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Worthville
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 Worthville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 71.66 mi (115.33 km).
#1 Florence
City in Kentucky, US
| Population | 33,423 |
| Coordinates | 38.9989500, -84.6266100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 7,898 |
| Coordinates | 38.2453500, -85.5388500 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middletown (-85.53885, 38.24535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.26 | $26.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.12 | $30.23 |
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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