How far is Florence, KY from Mount Vernon, KY?
The driving distance from Florence, KY to Mount Vernon, KY is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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 12m.
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.
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Mount Vernon.
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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
117.6 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
1643 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
100 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Street
1 km · 55 sec · Richmond Street
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Continue on Richmond Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Richmond Street
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Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail
5 m · 1 sec · South Daniel Boone Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Daniel Boone Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Mount Vernon.
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
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Florence and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Lexington-Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Florence and 60.7 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Florence and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington-Fayette
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 Lexington-Fayette.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 114.79 mi (184.74 km).
#1 Florence
City in Kentucky, US
| Population | 33,423 |
| Coordinates | 38.9989500, -84.6266100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Vernon
City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
| Population | 2,499 |
| Coordinates | 37.3528600, -84.3404900 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Vernon (-84.34049, 37.35286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.18 | $32.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.25 | $36.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.97 | $39.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.75 | $45.51 |
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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