How far is Harrodsburg, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Harrodsburg, KY to Florence, KY is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.1 mi
01h 45m
Flight
86.25 mi
138.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.25 mi
Kilometers
138.8 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.1 mi
Kilometers
172.36 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, May 30, 7:05 PM EDT
Return by in Harrodsburg
Sat, May 30, 8:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrodsburg
2026-05-30T17:19
Arrive Florence
Sat, May 30, 7:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrodsburg
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
Gratz
KY

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

From Harrodsburg
50.4 mi
00h 52m
To Florence
56.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    4 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Lexington Street

    683 ft · 15 sec · West Lexington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North College Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Louisville Road

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Louisville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bypass North

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North

  6. 6

    Continue on Frankfort Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Frankfort Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Road

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Lawrenceburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Frankfort Connector

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Wilkinson Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Holmes Street

    108 m · 5 sec · Holmes Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Owenton Road

    24.3 mi · 28 min · Owenton Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Roland Avenue

    1517 ft · 29 sec · Roland Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Warsaw Road

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Warsaw Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Glencoe Road

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Glencoe Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

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

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Owenton Road
24.3 mi · 23%
Glencoe Road
22.7 mi · 21%
Louisville Road
17.7 mi · 17%
I 75 North
7.78 mi · 7%
Warsaw Road
7.71 mi · 7%
Lawrenceburg Road
6.16 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Owenton Road

Continue on Owenton Road

24.3 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
86.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gratz
00h 52m from Harrodsburg
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Harrodsburg and Partly Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Gratz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Harrodsburg and 56.7 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Harrodsburg and Partly Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Gratz

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

75 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

79 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

80 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

105 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrodsburg and Florence. Straight-line distance: 86.25 mi (138.8 km).

Harrodsburg

#1 Harrodsburg

City in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United Sates of America

Population8,544
Coordinates37.7623000, -84.8432900
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lexington Street (-84.843283, 37.762337)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.31 L · about $14.25
Round trip
$28.51
7.56 gal · 28.62 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.25 $28.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.08 $32.15
Premium $4.65 $17.59 $35.18
Diesel $5.30 $20.05 $40.10

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrodsburg and Florence. The current time is 17:19:55.

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.