How far is Fort Thomas, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Fort Thomas, KY to Florence, KY is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.75 mi
00h 24m
Flight
10.97 mi
17.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.97 mi
Kilometers
17.66 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.75 mi
Kilometers
23.74 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, May 2, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Thomas
Sat, May 2, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Thomas
2026-05-02T06:20
Arrive Florence
Sat, May 2, 6:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Thomas
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Kenton Vale
KY

6th-class city in Kenton County, Kentucky, in the United States

From Fort Thomas
7.3 mi
00h 12m
To Florence
7.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Thomas and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on South Fort Thomas Avenue

    106 m · 12 sec · South Fort Thomas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tremont Avenue

    1778 ft · 1 min · Tremont Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Grand Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    2758 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Alexandria Pike

    1517 ft · 39 sec · Alexandria Pike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 471 South

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 West

    2487 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 42, US 127: Dixie Highway

    2188 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 West, US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway

    854 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway

    1585 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    3 mi · 7 min · Dixie Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    2383 ft · 50 sec · Dixie Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Highway
6.55 mi · 44%
Dixie Highway
3.5 mi · 24%
I 471 South
1.25 mi · 8%
South Grand Avenue
0.68 mi · 5%
I 275 West
0.63 mi · 4%
Highland Avenue
0.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Highway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

6.55 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
11 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenton Vale
00h 12m from Fort Thomas
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Thomas and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Thomas to Florence?

The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Kenton Vale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Fort Thomas and 7.5 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Thomas and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Kenton Vale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kenton Vale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Fort Wright City Building
Nearby stop 2.3 mi away

Fort Wright City Building

Fort Wright , KY
409 Kyles Ln, Fort Wright, KY 41011
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Corporate office
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenton Vale.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

6 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

6 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

79 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Thomas and Florence. Straight-line distance: 10.97 mi (17.66 km).

Fort Thomas

#1 Fort Thomas

City in Kentucky, United States

Population16,261
Coordinates39.0750600, -84.4471600
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: South Fort Thomas Avenue (-84.447182, 39.075061)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.97 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
1.04 gal · 3.94 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.65 $2.42 $4.84
Diesel $5.30 $2.76 $5.52

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Thomas and Florence. The current time is 06:20:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.