How far is Irvington, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Irvington, KY to Florence, KY is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.37 mi
02h 17m
Flight
118.39 mi
190.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.39 mi
Kilometers
190.53 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.37 mi
Kilometers
222.69 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in Irvington
Sat, Apr 18, 6:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irvington
2026-04-18T01:55
Arrive Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 4:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irvington
9:30 PM CDT
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
Buckner
KY

City in Arkansas, USA

From Irvington
69.1 mi
01h 08m
To Florence
69.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    9 m · 3 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    9.6 mi · 17 min · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1410 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

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

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvington 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
67.6 mi · 49%
1st Avenue
41.6 mi · 30%
I 265 East
13.9 mi · 10%
I 75 North
7.78 mi · 6%
Gene Snyder Freeway
3.42 mi · 2%
US 42
1.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

67.3 mi · 01h 12m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
118.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckner
01h 08m from Irvington
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Irvington 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 Irvington to Florence?

The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Buckner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Irvington and 69.3 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Irvington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Buckner

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

32 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

112 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

114 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irvington and Florence. Straight-line distance: 118.39 mi (190.53 km).

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#1 Irvington

City in Kentucky, USA

Population1,192
Coordinates37.8803400, -86.2838600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-86.28386, 37.880278)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.48 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.80
9.76 gal · 36.96 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.40 $36.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.75 $41.51
Premium $4.65 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.30 $25.88 $51.77

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Irvington, KY and Florence, KY. The current time in Irvington is 01:55:11, although it is 02:55:11 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.