How far is Florence, KY from Vanceburg, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Vanceburg, KY is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.48 mi
02h 05m
Flight
75.65 mi
121.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.65 mi
Kilometers
121.74 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.48 mi
Kilometers
147.23 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vanceburg
Sat, Apr 18, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 6:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-18T01:49
Arrive Vanceburg
Sat, Apr 18, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Augusta
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Florence
45.7 mi
01h 02m
To Vanceburg
45.8 mi
01h 02m

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
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    29 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    77 m · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    2234 ft · 43 sec · Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Turfway Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Turfway Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati

    1317 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275

    1620 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville

    663 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Licking Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Licking Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on AA Highway

    79.1 mi · 1 hr 47 min · AA Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Shelton Lane

    1852 ft · 1 min · Shelton Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fairlane Drive

    109 m · 9 sec · Fairlane Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Lexington Avenue

    1729 ft · 42 sec · Lexington Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lexington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
79.1 mi · 87%
Ronald Reagan Highway
5.88 mi · 6%
I 71 North
1.75 mi · 2%
Licking Pike
1.4 mi · 2%
Turfway Road
0.74 mi · 1%
I 275 East
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

Continue on AA Highway

79.1 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Augusta
01h 02m from Florence
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vanceburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Florence and 45.8 miles from Vanceburg.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vanceburg.

Stop Ideas Near Augusta

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

24 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

57 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

59 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

90 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Vanceburg. Straight-line distance: 75.65 mi (121.74 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

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

#2 Vanceburg

City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,399
Coordinates38.5992400, -83.3188000
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: Vanceburg (-83.3188, 38.59924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.22 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.36
6.46 gal · 24.44 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.18 $24.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.74 $27.47
Premium $4.65 $15.03 $30.06
Diesel $5.30 $17.13 $34.26

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

There is no time difference between Florence and Vanceburg. The current time is 01:49:55.

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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.