How far is Florence, KY from Springfield, KY?
The driving distance from Florence, KY to Springfield, KY is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (155 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 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.
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Springfield.
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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
14.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Owenton, Glencoe
1387 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Warsaw Road
7.7 mi · 9 min · Warsaw Road
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Continue on Roland Avenue
1517 ft · 29 sec · Roland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Frankfort Highway
24.2 mi · 27 min · Frankfort Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1316 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilkinson Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Frankfort Connector
2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector
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Continue on Lawrenceburg Road
6.1 mi · 8 min · Lawrenceburg Road
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Continue on Frankfort Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Frankfort Road
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Continue on Bypass North
2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North
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Continue on Old Frankfort Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Old Frankfort Road
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Continue straight
155 m · 10 sec
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Take the exit right
1884 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
16.8 mi · 18 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 555: Springfield, Lebanon
1779 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Triple 5 Highway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway
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Keep slight left
29 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway
3088 ft · 42 sec · Triple 5 Highway
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Continue on Triple 5 Highway
34 m · 2 sec · Triple 5 Highway
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Turn straight onto Lincoln Park Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Park Road
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Continue on Main Cross Street
959 ft · 24 sec · Main Cross Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
23 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Frankfort Highway
Turn right onto Frankfort Highway
24.2 mi · 00h 27m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Springfield?
The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 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?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Florence and 58.9 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.3 miles (155 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
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 Frankfort.
Louisville, Kentucky
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 96.33 mi (155.03 km).
#1 Florence
City in Kentucky, US
| Population | 33,423 |
| Coordinates | 38.9989500, -84.6266100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,987 |
| Coordinates | 37.6853400, -85.2221800 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-85.22218, 37.68534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.69 | $31.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.06 | $44.13 |
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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