How far is Florence, KY from Morganfield, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Morganfield, KY is about 237.6 miles (382.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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
237.54 mi
04h 33m
Flight
200.11 mi
322.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.11 mi
Kilometers
322.05 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.54 mi
Kilometers
382.29 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morganfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-23T03:39
Arrive Morganfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
7:54 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
Brandenburg
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Florence
118.6 mi
02h 16m
To Morganfield
118.9 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    39 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
92.6 mi · 39%
I 71 South
74.7 mi · 31%
I 69 South
20.4 mi · 9%
Lewis and Clark Bridge
13.3 mi · 6%
US 41 South
6.96 mi · 3%
US 60 West
5.25 mi · 2%
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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
200.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandenburg
02h 16m from Florence
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Morganfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.6 miles (382.3 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Brandenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from Florence and 118.9 miles from Morganfield.

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

The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.60 one way or $63.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Morganfield.

Stop Ideas Near Brandenburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

45 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Morganfield. Straight-line distance: 200.11 mi (322.05 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

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

#2 Morganfield

City in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population3,385
Coordinates37.6833800, -87.9166900
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: Morganfield (-87.91669, 37.68338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.73 L · about $31.60
Round trip
$63.20
16.76 gal · 63.46 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.60 $63.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.64 $71.28
Premium $4.65 $39.00 $78.00
Diesel $5.30 $44.45 $88.90

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Florence, KY and Morganfield, KY. The current time in Florence is 03:39:47, although it is 02:39:47 in Morganfield.

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.