How far is Monticello, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Monticello, KY to Florence, KY is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
171.7 mi
02h 46m
Flight
150.37 mi
241.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.37 mi
Kilometers
241.99 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.7 mi
Kilometers
276.32 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in Monticello
Sat, Apr 18, 7:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monticello
2026-04-18T02:25
Arrive Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monticello
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
Arlington
KY

Arlington is a city in Madison County, Kentucky

From Monticello
85.7 mi
01h 23m
To Florence
86 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SSW
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 Monticello and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1917 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Hal Rogers Parkway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Richmond Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit left

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Monticello 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
62.5 mi · 36%
Richmond Street
56.3 mi · 33%
North Main Street
6.39 mi · 4%
Hal Rogers Parkway
6.21 mi · 4%
US 42
1.42 mi · 1%
Main Street
0 mi
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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
150.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
01h 23m from Monticello
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monticello 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 Monticello to Florence?

The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Monticello and 86 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monticello and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

110 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Florence. Straight-line distance: 150.37 mi (241.99 km).

Monticello

#1 Monticello

City in Kentucky, United States

Population5,906
Coordinates36.8297900, -84.8491100
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-84.848915, 36.829703)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.93 L · about $22.85
Round trip
$45.70
12.12 gal · 45.86 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.85 $45.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.77 $51.55
Premium $4.65 $28.20 $56.41
Diesel $5.30 $32.14 $64.28

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 Monticello and Florence. The current time is 02:25:45.

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.