How far is Fulton, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Fulton, KY to Florence, KY is about 335.9 miles (540.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289 miles (465.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
335.92 mi
05h 12m
Flight
289.01 mi
465.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.01 mi
Kilometers
465.11 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.92 mi
Kilometers
540.61 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM EDT
Return by in Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulton
2026-04-22T22:01
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 2:12 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Caneyville
KY

Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Fulton
167.1 mi
02h 36m
To Florence
168.8 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    35 m · 11 sec · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    582 ft · 14 sec · Lake Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mears Street

    1083 ft · 27 sec · Mears Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Martin L King Jr Drive

    1351 ft · 27 sec · Martin L King Jr Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Mayfield Road

    528 ft · 11 sec · Mayfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Fulgham Road

    74 m · 5 sec · Fulgham Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Kentucky Avenue

    2047 ft · 42 sec · Kentucky Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    48 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton

    38.3 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    37.9 mi · 41 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
99.2 mi · 30%
I 71 North
71.4 mi · 21%
Kentucky Avenue
48.6 mi · 14%
I 65 North
38.8 mi · 12%
I 69 North
38.3 mi · 11%
I 24 East
16.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

98.9 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
289 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caneyville
02h 36m from Fulton
Leave By
6:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fulton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 335.9 miles (540.6 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.1 miles from Fulton and 168.8 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 289 miles (465.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.69 one way or $89.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fulton and Florence, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fulton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Caneyville

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

88 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

113 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Florence. Straight-line distance: 289.01 mi (465.11 km).

Fulton

#1 Fulton

City in Fulton County, Kentucky, United States

Population2,108
Coordinates36.5042300, -88.8742300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-88.874225, 36.50403)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 541 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.85 gal
44.87 L · about $44.69
Round trip
$89.37
23.7 gal · 89.74 L
Estimated CO2
105.3 kg one way
Round trip: 210.6 kg / 464 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.69 $89.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.40 $100.80
Premium $4.65 $55.15 $110.30
Diesel $5.30 $62.85 $125.70

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fulton, KY and Florence, KY. The current time in Fulton is 22:01:28, although it is 23:01:28 in Florence.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.