How far is Fort Mitchell, KY from Florence, KY?
The driving distance from Fort Mitchell, KY to Florence, KY is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Mitchell and Florence.
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Start on Fortside Circle
40 m · 11 sec · Fortside Circle
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Turn left onto Fortside Drive
1199 ft · 57 sec · Fortside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dixie Highway
2349 ft · 1 min · Dixie Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Louisville, Lexington
1404 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1017: Turfway Road
2679 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Houston Road
527 ft · 9 sec · Houston Road
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Turn right
70 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Turfway Road
784 ft · 16 sec · Turfway Road
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Continue on Turfway Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Turfway Road
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Turn slight right onto Dixie Highway
2383 ft · 50 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Mitchell and Florence.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
4.87 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Fort Mitchell and Sunny near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Mitchell to Florence?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Erlanger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Fort Mitchell and 4 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Mitchell and Sunny near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Erlanger
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Cincinnati City Hall
Fort Wright City Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Erlanger.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Mitchell and Florence. Straight-line distance: 5.97 mi (9.6 km).
#1 Fort Mitchell
City in Kentucky
| Population | 8,263 |
| Coordinates | 39.0595000, -84.5474400 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Florence
City in Kentucky, US
| Population | 33,423 |
| Coordinates | 38.9989500, -84.6266100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.06 | $2.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
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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