How far is Guthrie, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Guthrie, KY to Florence, KY is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
254.33 mi
04h 03m
Flight
213.5 mi
343.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.5 mi
Kilometers
343.59 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.33 mi
Kilometers
409.31 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, Apr 29, 10:38 AM EDT
Return by in Guthrie
Wed, Apr 29, 1:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guthrie
2026-04-29T05:35
Arrive Florence
Wed, Apr 29, 9:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
8:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guthrie
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
Elizabethtown
KY

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

From Guthrie
126.4 mi
02h 01m
To Florence
127.9 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ewing Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ewing Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Russellville Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Russellville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Clarksville Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West 9th Street

    696 ft · 14 sec · West 9th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Clarksville Road

    2353 ft · 42 sec · Clarksville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West 9th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West 9th Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Russellville Road

    8 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    1997 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

    108.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Interstate Highway 65

  16. 16

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

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  21. 21

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

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Guthrie 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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate Highway 65
108 mi · 43%
I 71 North
71.4 mi · 28%
Russellville Road
16.9 mi · 7%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 5%
Clarksville Road
11 mi · 4%
Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Interstate Highway 65

Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

108 mi · 01h 57m

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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
213.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
02h 01m from Guthrie
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Guthrie and 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 Guthrie to Florence?

The road trip is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from Guthrie and 127.9 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.83 one way or $67.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Guthrie 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 Guthrie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

63 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guthrie and Florence. Straight-line distance: 213.5 mi (343.59 km).

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#1 Guthrie

City in Kentucky, USA

Population1,426
Coordinates36.6483800, -87.1663900
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Ewing Street (-87.166276, 36.648447)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.97 gal
33.97 L · about $33.83
Round trip
$67.65
17.94 gal · 67.94 L
Estimated CO2
79.7 kg one way
Round trip: 159.4 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.83 $67.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.15 $76.30
Premium $4.65 $41.75 $83.49
Diesel $5.30 $47.58 $95.15

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Guthrie, KY and Florence, KY. The current time in Guthrie is 05:35:27, although it is 06:35:27 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.