How far is Florence, KY from Morehead, KY?
The driving distance from Florence, KY to Morehead, KY is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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
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
52.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · AA Highway
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Turn right onto KY 11 South: Flemingsburg
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
24.4 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto West Wilkinson Boulevard
2770 ft · 59 sec · West Wilkinson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
79 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
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.
AA Highway
Continue on AA Highway
52.2 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny 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 105.4 miles (169.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from Florence and 52.8 miles from Morehead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.03 one way or $28.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Morehead.
Stop Ideas Near Germantown
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 Germantown.
Maysville
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Morehead. Straight-line distance: 85.6 mi (137.76 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 | 7,596 |
| Coordinates | 38.1839700, -83.4326800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morehead (-83.43268, 38.18397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.03 | $28.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.31 | $34.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.73 | $39.46 |
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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