How far is Florence, KY from Southgate, MI?
The driving distance from Florence, KY to Southgate, MI is about 257.9 miles (415 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America
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Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Southgate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Southgate.
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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
9.1 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Mill Creek Expressway
54.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
145.2 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Rossford
1461 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Miami Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Miami Street
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Turn right onto Fassett Street
1175 ft · 31 sec · Fassett Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
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Continue on Front Street
740 ft · 22 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2476 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Cherry Street
2814 ft · 1 min · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Greenbelt Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Greenbelt Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 280 North
1965 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Detroit
2957 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
36.7 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dix-Toledo Highway, Sibley Road, Riverview
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Dix-Toledo Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Dix-Toledo Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dix-Toledo Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Southgate.
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 75 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
145 mi · 02h 38m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Slight Chance Light Rain near Southgate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Southgate?
The road trip is about 257.9 miles (415 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Cridersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Florence and 128.9 miles from Southgate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 7:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.35 one way or $72.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Slight Chance Light Rain near Southgate.
Stop Ideas Near Cridersville
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 Cridersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Southgate. Straight-line distance: 234.49 mi (377.38 km).
#1 Florence
City in Kentucky, US
| Population | 33,423 |
| Coordinates | 38.9989500, -84.6266100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southgate
City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan
| Population | 29,135 |
| Coordinates | 42.2139300, -83.1938100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southgate (-83.19381, 42.21393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.00 | $36.35 | $72.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $41.50 | $82.99 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $45.48 | $90.96 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $55.66 | $111.33 |
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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