How far is Florence, KY from Whitesburg, KY?
The driving distance from Florence, KY to Whitesburg, KY is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Powell County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Whitesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Whitesburg.
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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
68.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway
42.6 mi · 46 min · Mountain Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on KY 15
159 m · 7 sec · KY 15
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Park Road
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Continue on KY 15
26.7 mi · 30 min · KY 15
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
29.5 mi · 34 min
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Turn right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1309 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
866 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Webb Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · North Webb Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Webb Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Whitesburg.
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 71 South
Merge slight left
68.5 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Florence and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Whitesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Whitesburg?
The road trip is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Clay City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Florence and 105.3 miles from Whitesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 9:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.02 one way or $56.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florence and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Whitesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Clay City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Whitesburg. Straight-line distance: 162.69 mi (261.82 km).
#1 Florence
City in Kentucky, US
| Population | 33,423 |
| Coordinates | 38.9989500, -84.6266100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitesburg
City in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,813 |
| Coordinates | 37.1184300, -82.8268300 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitesburg (-82.82683, 37.11843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.60 | $63.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.41 | $78.82 |
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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