How far is Florence, KY from Shelbyville, KY?
The driving distance from Florence, KY to Shelbyville, KY is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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 01h 37m.
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 Shelbyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Shelbyville.
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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
43.2 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: New Castle, Bedford
1558 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Campbellsburg Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Campbellsburg Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1650 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Campbellsburg Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Campbellsburg Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1517 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Eminence Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Eminence Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Eminence Pike
8.7 mi · 13 min · Eminence Pike
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Continue on Boone Station Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Boone Station Road
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Turn right onto Frankfort Road
580 ft · 10 sec · Frankfort Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
25 m · 2 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Shelbyville.
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
43.2 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Florence and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Shelbyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Shelbyville?
The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 39.3 miles from Florence and 39.3 miles from Shelbyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.48 one way or $20.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Florence and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Shelbyville.
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 Shelbyville. Straight-line distance: 63.21 mi (101.72 km).
#1 Florence
City in Kentucky, US
| Population | 33,423 |
| Coordinates | 38.9989500, -84.6266100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shelbyville
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
| Population | 16,790 |
| Coordinates | 38.2120100, -85.2235700 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelbyville (-85.22357, 38.21201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.48 | $20.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.82 | $23.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.75 | $29.49 |
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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