How far is Florence, KY from Tompkinsville, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Tompkinsville, KY is about 201.9 miles (325 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (272 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
201.93 mi
03h 57m
Flight
168.98 mi
271.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.98 mi
Kilometers
271.95 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.93 mi
Kilometers
324.97 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tompkinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:38 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 3:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-18T07:40
Arrive Tompkinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 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
9:04 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Willisburg
KY

Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Florence
101 mi
01h 59m
To Tompkinsville
100.9 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.8 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Owenton, Glencoe

    1387 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Warsaw Road

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Warsaw Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Roland Avenue

    1517 ft · 29 sec · Roland Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Frankfort Highway

    24.2 mi · 27 min · Frankfort Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1316 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Wilkinson Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Frankfort Connector

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector

  16. 16

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Lawrenceburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Frankfort Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Frankfort Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bypass North

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Frankfort Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Old Frankfort Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    155 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    1884 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    16.8 mi · 18 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 555: Springfield, Lebanon

    1779 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Triple 5 Highway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Triple 5 Highway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Western Bypass

    43 m · 3 sec · Western Bypass

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Western Bypass

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass

  29. 29

    Continue on Lebanon Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Springfield Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Turn left

    28 m · 3 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right

    131 m · 6 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  35. 35

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 3 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left

    40 m · 2 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 2 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Campbellsville Road

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Campbellsville Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

  41. 41

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road

  42. 42

    Continue on New Campbellsville Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · New Campbellsville Road

  43. 43

    Continue on New Lebanon Road

    6.1 mi · 7 min · New Lebanon Road

  44. 44

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  45. 45

    Continue on West Broadway

    1646 ft · 21 sec · West Broadway

  46. 46

    Continue on Greensburg Road

    10 mi · 11 min · Greensburg Road

  47. 47

    Continue on North Main Street

    2143 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street

  48. 48

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Highway

  49. 49

    Continue on Edmonton Road

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Edmonton Road

  50. 50

    Continue on Greensburg Road

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Greensburg Road

  51. 51

    Continue on Greensburg Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Greensburg Street

  52. 52

    Turn straight

    63 m · 4 sec

  53. 53

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    11.9 mi · 17 min · North Main Street

  54. 54

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  55. 55

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    19 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

  56. 56

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
56 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Frankfort Highway
24.4 mi · 12%
North Main Street
22.8 mi · 11%
I 71 South
22.1 mi · 11%
Greensburg Road
19.9 mi · 10%
Bluegrass Parkway
16.8 mi · 8%
Triple 5 Highway
14.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
169 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willisburg
01h 59m from Florence
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Florence and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Tompkinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.9 miles (325 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Willisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101 miles from Florence and 100.9 miles from Tompkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 169 miles (272 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.85 one way or $53.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Florence and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Tompkinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Willisburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

74 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Tompkinsville. Straight-line distance: 168.98 mi (271.95 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

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

#2 Tompkinsville

City in Kentucky

Population2,229
Coordinates36.7022800, -85.6916400
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: Tompkinsville (-85.69164, 36.70228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.97 L · about $26.85
Round trip
$53.70
14.24 gal · 53.94 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.85 $53.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.28 $60.56
Premium $4.65 $33.14 $66.27
Diesel $5.30 $37.76 $75.53

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Florence, KY and Tompkinsville, KY. The current time in Florence is 07:40:38, although it is 06:40:38 in Tompkinsville.

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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.