How far is Florence, KY from West Liberty, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to West Liberty, KY is about 128.6 miles (207 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
128.63 mi
02h 45m
Flight
104.94 mi
168.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.94 mi
Kilometers
168.88 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.63 mi
Kilometers
207.01 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Liberty
Fri, Apr 17, 10:40 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 1:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-17T19:55
Arrive West Liberty
Fri, Apr 17, 10:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Maysville
KY

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

From Florence
64.3 mi
01h 22m
To West Liberty
64.3 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence and West Liberty.

  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

    52.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · AA Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto KY 11 South: Flemingsburg

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    24.4 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Wilkinson Boulevard

    2764 ft · 60 sec · West Wilkinson Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Clearfield Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clearfield Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Liberty Road

    19.6 mi · 22 min · West Liberty Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    43 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    21 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
52.2 mi · 41%
KY 11 South
36.7 mi · 29%
West Liberty Road
22.3 mi · 17%
Ronald Reagan Highway
5.88 mi · 5%
I 71 North
1.75 mi · 1%
Licking Pike
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

Continue on AA Highway

52.2 mi · 01h 10m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maysville
01h 22m from Florence
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florence and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near West Liberty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florence to West Liberty?

The road trip is about 128.6 miles (207 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Maysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.3 miles from Florence and 64.3 miles from West Liberty.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florence and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near West Liberty.

Stop Ideas Near Maysville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

3 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

68 mi away
Main St & US 23
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

84 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

86 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and West Liberty. Straight-line distance: 104.94 mi (168.88 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
West Liberty

#2 West Liberty

City in Morgan County, Kentucky

Population3,407
Coordinates37.9214800, -83.2596200
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
End: West Liberty (-83.25962, 37.92148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.18 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.24
9.08 gal · 34.36 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.12 $34.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.31 $38.62
Premium $4.65 $21.13 $42.26
Diesel $5.30 $24.08 $48.16

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and West Liberty. The current time is 19:55:26.

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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.