How far is Mount Washington, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Mount Washington, KY to Florence, KY is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
100.71 mi
01h 36m
Flight
82.26 mi
132.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.26 mi
Kilometers
132.39 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.71 mi
Kilometers
162.07 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Washington
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Washington
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
Campbellsburg
KY

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

From Mount Washington
47.8 mi
00h 48m
To Florence
52.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Washington and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Bardstown Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Bardstown Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mt Washington Bypass

    1603 ft · 26 sec · Mt Washington Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bardstown Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265, KY 841: Gene Snyder Freeway

    681 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 265 East, KY 841 East

    2035 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto La Grange Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road

  12. 12

    Continue on La Grange Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagrange Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dogwood Lane

    60 m · 6 sec · Dogwood Lane

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lagrange Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Lagrange Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1615 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  18. 18

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

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Washington 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lagrange Road
64.2 mi · 64%
Gene Snyder Freeway
12.4 mi · 12%
I 75 North
7.78 mi · 8%
Bardstown Road
4.77 mi · 5%
La Grange Road
2.18 mi · 2%
North Bardstown Road
1.64 mi · 2%
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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Campbellsburg
00h 48m from Mount Washington
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Washington and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Washington to Florence?

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Campbellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Mount Washington and 52.9 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Washington and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Campbellsburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

57 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

86 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

89 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Washington and Florence. Straight-line distance: 82.26 mi (132.39 km).

Mount Washington

#1 Mount Washington

Highest mountain in the US state of New Hampshire

Population14,907
Coordinates38.0500600, -85.5457900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.545736, 38.050146)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.45 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.77
7.1 gal · 26.9 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.39 $26.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.10 $30.20
Premium $4.65 $16.52 $33.04
Diesel $5.30 $18.83 $37.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Washington and Florence. The current time is 01:58:57.

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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.