How far is Newburg, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Newburg, KY to Florence, KY is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
91.42 mi
01h 31m
Flight
80.46 mi
129.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.46 mi
Kilometers
129.48 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.42 mi
Kilometers
147.13 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM EDT
Return by in Newburg
Wed, Apr 22, 9:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newburg
2026-04-22T18:34
Arrive Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newburg
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 Newburg
45.7 mi
00h 45m
To Florence
45.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Poplar Level Road

    26 m · 4 sec · Poplar Level Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shepherdsville Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Shepherdsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hikes Lane

    811 ft · 18 sec · Hikes Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Buechel Bypass

    825 ft · 27 sec · Buechel Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bardstown Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1599 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  10. 10

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

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
71.4 mi · 78%
I 75 North
7.78 mi · 9%
Henry Watterson Expressway
6.75 mi · 7%
Shepherdsville Road
2.59 mi · 3%
US 42
1.42 mi · 2%
Bardstown Road
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

71 mi · 01h 17m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Campbellsburg
00h 45m from Newburg
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 45.7 miles from Newburg and 45.7 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Newburg and Florence. Straight-line distance: 80.46 mi (129.48 km).

Newburg

#1 Newburg

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

Population19,967
Coordinates38.1600700, -85.6596800
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Poplar Level Road (-85.659688, 38.160123)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.21 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.36
6.46 gal · 24.42 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.18 $24.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.74 $27.47
Premium $4.65 $15.03 $30.06
Diesel $5.30 $17.13 $34.26

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Newburg and Florence. The current time is 18:34:25.

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.