How far is Knottsville, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Knottsville, KY to Florence, KY is about 178 miles (286.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.02 mi
02h 59m
Flight
149.68 mi
240.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.68 mi
Kilometers
240.88 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.02 mi
Kilometers
286.5 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 16, 2:45 AM EDT
Return by in Knottsville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knottsville
2026-04-15T22:45
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 16, 1:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knottsville
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
Louisville
KY

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.

From Knottsville
88.9 mi
01h 29m
To Florence
89.2 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph SSW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 144

    58 m · 5 sec · State Highway 144

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    9.3 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Indiana State Road 237

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Indiana State Road 237

  7. 7

    Turn right

    20.1 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1618 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    42.6 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

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

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  15. 15

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

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
67.6 mi · 38%
Indiana State Road 237
48.1 mi · 27%
I 265 East
13.9 mi · 8%
I 75 North
7.78 mi · 4%
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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
149.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisville
01h 29m from Knottsville
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Knottsville and Partly Cloudy near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178 miles (286.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Knottsville and 89.2 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.68 one way or $47.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knottsville 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 Knottsville and Partly Cloudy near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Louisville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knottsville and Florence. Straight-line distance: 149.68 mi (240.88 km).

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#1 Knottsville

Township in Daviess County, Kentucky

Population6,270
Coordinates37.7717200, -86.9041600
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: KY 144 (-86.904173, 37.771717)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.78 L · about $23.68
Round trip
$47.36
12.56 gal · 47.56 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.68 $47.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.71 $53.42
Premium $4.65 $29.23 $58.45
Diesel $5.30 $33.31 $66.62

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knottsville, KY and Florence, KY. The current time in Knottsville is 22:45:29, although it is 23:45:29 in Florence.

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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.