How far is Hendron, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Hendron, KY to Florence, KY is about 305 miles (490.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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
304.94 mi
04h 46m
Flight
256.47 mi
412.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.47 mi
Kilometers
412.75 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.94 mi
Kilometers
490.76 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sun, Apr 12, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Hendron
Sun, Apr 12, 1:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendron
2026-04-12T03:27
Arrive Florence
Sun, Apr 12, 8:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
7:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hendron
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
Clarkson
KY

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

From Hendron
152.4 mi
02h 23m
To Florence
152.6 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on At Massa Drive

    93 m · 15 sec · At Massa Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Felix Avenue

    552 ft · 31 sec · Felix Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Mayfield Road

    2561 ft · 57 sec · Old Mayfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elmdale Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Elmdale Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1857 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lone Oak Road

    1457 ft · 46 sec · Lone Oak Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Nashville

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton

    38.3 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    37.9 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  16. 16

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  20. 20

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

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
99.2 mi · 33%
I 71 North
71.4 mi · 23%
I 65 North
38.8 mi · 13%
I 69 North
38.3 mi · 13%
Nashville
34.2 mi · 11%
Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

98.9 mi · 01h 46m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
256.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarkson
02h 23m from Hendron
Leave By
7:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hendron 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 Hendron to Florence?

The road trip is about 305 miles (490.8 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Clarkson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.4 miles from Hendron and 152.6 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 7:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.58 one way or $81.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clarkson

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

93 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

113 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendron and Florence. Straight-line distance: 256.47 mi (412.75 km).

Hendron

#1 Hendron

Census designated place

Population4,687
Coordinates37.0395000, -88.6292200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: At Massa Drive (-88.629431, 37.039505)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.76 gal
40.73 L · about $40.58
Round trip
$81.15
21.52 gal · 81.46 L
Estimated CO2
95.6 kg one way
Round trip: 191.2 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.58 $81.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.76 $91.52
Premium $4.65 $50.08 $100.15
Diesel $5.30 $57.07 $114.14

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hendron, KY and Florence, KY. The current time in Hendron is 03:27:24, although it is 04:27:24 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.