How far is Grayson, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Grayson, KY to Florence, KY is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.65 mi
02h 15m
Flight
101.56 mi
163.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.56 mi
Kilometers
163.45 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.65 mi
Kilometers
195.77 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Return by in Grayson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grayson
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grayson
9:30 PM EDT
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
Maysville
KY

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

From Grayson
60.8 mi
01h 07m
To Florence
60.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
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 Grayson and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    869 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Carol Malone Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto AA Highway

    26.3 mi · 35 min · AA Highway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto AA Highway

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · AA Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Licking Pike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Licking Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward I 275 West: Airport

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  8. 8

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

    2188 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

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

    854 ft · 11 sec

  10. 10

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

    1585 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    3 mi · 7 min · Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    2383 ft · 50 sec · Dixie Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
109 mi · 90%
Ronald Reagan Highway
4.55 mi · 4%
Dixie Highway
3.5 mi · 3%
Licking Pike
1.78 mi · 1%
Carol Malone Boulevard
1.36 mi · 1%
I 275 West
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto AA Highway

82.8 mi · 01h 52m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
101.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maysville
01h 07m from Grayson
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grayson 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 Grayson to Florence?

The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Maysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Grayson and 60.9 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maysville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

3 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

68 mi away
Main St & US 23
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

84 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

86 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grayson and Florence. Straight-line distance: 101.56 mi (163.45 km).

Grayson

#1 Grayson

City in Kentucky, United States

Population3,832
Coordinates38.3325800, -82.9485000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-82.948516, 38.33253)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.25 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.36
8.58 gal · 32.5 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.18 $32.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.25 $36.49
Premium $4.65 $19.97 $39.93
Diesel $5.30 $22.75 $45.51

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

There is no time difference between Grayson and Florence. The current time is 23:38:45.

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.