How far is Newport, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Newport, KY to Florence, KY is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.5 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.49 mi
15.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.49 mi
Kilometers
15.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.5 mi
Kilometers
21.73 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 16, 12:07 AM EDT
Return by in Newport
Thu, Apr 16, 12:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-04-15T23:45
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 16, 12:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Fort Mitchell
KY

City in Kentucky

From Newport
6.8 mi
00h 10m
To Florence
6.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 5th Street

    544 ft · 25 sec · West 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Monmouth Street

    766 ft · 30 sec · Monmouth Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd Street

    134 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 27 North

    42 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto US 27 North

    2766 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway Street

    538 ft · 19 sec · Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    2530 ft · 2 min · East 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Louisville, Lexington

    1718 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1017: Turfway Road

    2679 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Houston Road

    527 ft · 9 sec · Houston Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    70 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Turfway Road

    784 ft · 16 sec · Turfway Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Turfway Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Turfway Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Dixie Highway

    2383 ft · 50 sec · Dixie Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right 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 Newport and Florence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
9.82 mi · 73%
Turfway Road
1.11 mi · 8%
East 3rd Street
0.56 mi · 4%
US 27 North
0.55 mi · 4%
KY 1017
0.51 mi · 4%
Dixie Highway
0.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight right

9.5 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
9.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Mitchell
00h 10m from Newport
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newport and Partly Cloudy near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Mitchell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Newport and 6.8 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Newport and Partly Cloudy near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Mitchell

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fort Mitchell and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

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800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Fort Wright City Building
Nearby stop 1.4 mi away

Fort Wright City Building

Fort Wright , KY
409 Kyles Ln, Fort Wright, KY 41011
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Corporate office
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Mitchell.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

5 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

7 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

81 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Florence. Straight-line distance: 9.49 mi (15.28 km).

Newport

#1 Newport

City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States

Population14,906
Coordinates39.0914500, -84.4957800
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: West 5th Street (-84.495858, 39.091534)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.8 L · about $1.81
Round trip
$3.62
0.96 gal · 3.6 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.81 $3.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.04 $4.08
Premium $4.65 $2.23 $4.47
Diesel $5.30 $2.55 $5.09

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport and Florence. The current time is 23:45:29.

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.