How far is Florence, KY from Morehead, KY?
The driving distance from Florence, KY to Morehead, KY is about 218.1 miles (351 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Morehead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Morehead.
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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
71.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
936 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis
963 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
38.7 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
1286 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
83.9 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 181: Greenville, Sacramento
2296 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto St-1065
1.6 km · 4 min · St-1065
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Turn right onto St-1047
1.3 km · 3 min · St-1047
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Turn left onto St-1131
118 m · 18 sec · St-1131
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Turn left onto St-1122
2638 ft · 2 min · St-1122
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · St-1122
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Morehead.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
83.9 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Florence and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morehead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Morehead?
The road trip is about 218.1 miles (351 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Shepherdsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109 miles from Florence and 109.1 miles from Morehead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.04 one way or $58.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Florence and Morehead, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florence and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morehead.
Stop Ideas Near Shepherdsville
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 Shepherdsville.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Morehead. Straight-line distance: 182.89 mi (294.33 km).
#1 Florence
City in Kentucky, US
| Population | 33,423 |
| Coordinates | 38.9989500, -84.6266100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morehead
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 7,622 |
| Coordinates | 37.2711500, -87.1763800 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morehead (-87.17638, 37.27115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $29.04 | $58.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.75 | $65.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.84 | $71.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.84 | $81.68 |
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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