How far is Liberty, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Liberty, KY to Florence, KY is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.28 mi
02h 27m
Flight
117.35 mi
188.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.35 mi
Kilometers
188.86 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.28 mi
Kilometers
232.2 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in Liberty
Sat, Apr 18, 5:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty
2026-04-18T00:25
Arrive Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 2:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Liberty
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
Lexington-Fayette
KY

The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.

From Liberty
65.7 mi
01h 13m
To Florence
78.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 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 Liberty and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lebanon Road

    71 m · 10 sec · Lebanon Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Campbellsville Street

    113 m · 7 sec · Campbellsville Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Middleburg Road

    2065 ft · 42 sec · Middleburg Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard

    25.1 mi · 29 min · Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1352 ft · 23 sec · South 4th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1692 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Wilderness Road

    1377 ft · 23 sec · Wilderness Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Lexington Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lexington Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Chenault Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lexington Road

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Danville Road

    6 mi · 7 min · Danville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Nicholasville Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Nicholasville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Limestone

    1 mi · 2 min · South Limestone

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Winslow Street

    128 m · 16 sec · Winslow Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Upper Street

    69 m · 10 sec · South Upper Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bolivar Street

    839 ft · 19 sec · Bolivar Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Oliver Lewis Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way

  23. 23

    Continue on Newtown Pike

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  27. 27

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
62.5 mi · 43%
Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard
25.1 mi · 17%
Lexington Road
15.2 mi · 11%
Danville Road
5.96 mi · 4%
Nicholasville Road
4.69 mi · 3%
South Main Street
3.86 mi · 3%
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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington-Fayette
01h 13m from Liberty
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty 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 Liberty to Florence?

The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Lexington-Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Liberty and 78.6 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.19 one way or $38.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lexington-Fayette

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

90 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

116 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

117 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

118 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Florence. Straight-line distance: 117.35 mi (188.86 km).

Liberty

#1 Liberty

City in Kentucky, United States

Population2,139
Coordinates37.3184100, -84.9394000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Lebanon Road (-84.939419, 37.31842)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.27 L · about $19.19
Round trip
$38.39
10.18 gal · 38.54 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.19 $38.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.65 $43.30
Premium $4.65 $23.69 $47.38
Diesel $5.30 $27.00 $53.99

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

There is no time difference between Liberty and Florence. The current time is 00:25:57.

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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.