How far is Highland Heights, KY from Florence, KY?
The driving distance from Highland Heights, KY to Florence, KY is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Heights and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Heights and Florence.
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Start on Alexandria Way
540 ft · 28 sec · Alexandria Way
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Turn right onto Alexandria Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · Alexandria Pike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 275 West: Airport
1863 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 42, US 127: Dixie Highway
2188 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 West, US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
854 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
1585 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
3 mi · 7 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Dixie Highway
2383 ft · 50 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Heights and Florence.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Highway
6.82 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Highland Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland Heights to Florence?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Wright is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Highland Heights and 6.3 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Highland Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Wright
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Fort Wright City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Wright.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Heights and Florence. Straight-line distance: 9.67 mi (15.57 km).
#1 Highland Heights
Human settlement in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 7,037 |
| Coordinates | 39.0331200, -84.4518900 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Florence
City in Kentucky, US
| Population | 33,423 |
| Coordinates | 38.9989500, -84.6266100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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