How far is Middletown, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Middletown, KY to Florence, KY is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.2 mi
01h 25m
Flight
71.66 mi
115.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.66 mi
Kilometers
115.33 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.2 mi
Kilometers
133.89 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, May 30, 1:51 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sat, May 30, 3:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-05-30T12:25
Arrive Florence
Sat, May 30, 1:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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
Worthville
KY

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

From Middletown
39.9 mi
00h 42m
To Florence
43.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    69 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Madison Avenue

    143 m · 16 sec · North Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shelbyville Road

    2689 ft · 1 min · Shelbyville Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Evergreen Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Ridge Road

    2009 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto La Grange Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · La Grange Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road

  8. 8

    Continue on La Grange Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagrange Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dogwood Lane

    60 m · 6 sec · Dogwood Lane

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lagrange Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Lagrange Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1615 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  14. 14

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

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lagrange Road
64.2 mi · 77%
I 75 North
7.78 mi · 9%
La Grange Road
4.28 mi · 5%
US 42
1.42 mi · 2%
Evergreen Road
1.09 mi · 1%
Shelbyville Road
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lagrange Road

Merge slight left

58.9 mi · 01h 03m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthville
00h 42m from Middletown
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Worthville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.9 miles from Middletown and 43.3 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Worthville

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

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

72 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

73 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

74 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

113 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Florence. Straight-line distance: 71.66 mi (115.33 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

City in Kentucky

Population7,898
Coordinates38.2453500, -85.5388500
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-85.538927, 38.245534)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.11 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.86 gal · 22.22 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.46 $24.92
Premium $4.65 $13.64 $27.27
Diesel $5.30 $15.54 $31.08

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Florence. The current time is 12:25:53.

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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.