How far is Hazard, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Hazard, KY to Florence, KY is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
179.44 mi
02h 55m
Flight
143.8 mi
231.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.8 mi
Kilometers
231.42 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.44 mi
Kilometers
288.78 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Fri, Apr 17, 9:30 AM EDT
Return by in Hazard
Fri, Apr 17, 12:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazard
2026-04-17T06:35
Arrive Florence
Fri, Apr 17, 9:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazard
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
Winchester
KY

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

From Hazard
89.7 mi
01h 27m
To Florence
89.7 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Laurel Street

    983 ft · 47 sec · Laurel Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto L O Davis Drive

    998 ft · 30 sec · L O Davis Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1874 ft · 38 sec · Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Park Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    18.6 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway

    42.7 mi · 46 min · Mountain Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  12. 12

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazard 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
62.5 mi · 35%
Mountain Parkway
58.2 mi · 32%
North Main Street
28 mi · 16%
I 64 West
6.93 mi · 4%
Park Road
3.06 mi · 2%
US 42
1.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

62.5 mi · 01h 07m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
143.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 27m from Hazard
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Hazard 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 Hazard to Florence?

The road trip is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Hazard and 89.7 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.87 one way or $47.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hazard and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

82 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazard and Florence. Straight-line distance: 143.8 mi (231.42 km).

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#1 Hazard

City in Perry County, Kentucky, in the United States

Population4,785
Coordinates37.2495400, -83.1932300
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Laurel Street (-83.193201, 37.249546)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.97 L · about $23.87
Round trip
$47.74
12.66 gal · 47.94 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.87 $47.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.92 $53.84
Premium $4.65 $29.46 $58.92
Diesel $5.30 $33.57 $67.15

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazard and Florence. The current time is 06:35:50.

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.