How far is Glasgow, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Glasgow, KY to Florence, KY is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.38 mi
02h 51m
Flight
155.08 mi
249.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.08 mi
Kilometers
249.58 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.38 mi
Kilometers
293.52 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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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 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Mon, Jun 1, 5:30 PM EDT
Return by in Glasgow
Mon, Jun 1, 7:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glasgow
2026-06-01T13:39
Arrive Florence
Mon, Jun 1, 4:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glasgow
9:30 PM CDT
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
Lynnview
KY

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

From Glasgow
90.5 mi
01h 25m
To Florence
92 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    96 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Race Street

    3165 ft · 60 sec · North Race Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Happy Valley Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · Happy Valley Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Happy Valley Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Happy Valley Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    693 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  13. 13

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

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Happy Valley Street
78.7 mi · 43%
I 71 North
71.4 mi · 39%
Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 5%
Happy Valley Road
9.38 mi · 5%
I 75 North
7.78 mi · 4%
US 42
1.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Happy Valley Street

Merge slight left

76.9 mi · 01h 23m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
155.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynnview
01h 25m from Glasgow
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Florence?

The road trip is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Lynnview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Glasgow and 92 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.29 one way or $48.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lynnview

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

9 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glasgow and Florence. Straight-line distance: 155.08 mi (249.58 km).

Glasgow

#1 Glasgow

City in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population14,411
Coordinates36.9958800, -85.9119200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-85.911907, 36.995901)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.36 L · about $24.29
Round trip
$48.57
12.88 gal · 48.72 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.29 $48.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.39 $54.78
Premium $4.65 $29.97 $59.94
Diesel $5.30 $34.16 $68.32

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Glasgow, KY and Florence, KY. The current time in Glasgow is 13:39:13, although it is 14:39:13 in Florence.

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.