How far is Nortonville, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Nortonville, KY to Florence, KY is about 233 miles (375 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198 miles (318.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.99 mi
03h 36m
Flight
198.02 mi
318.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.02 mi
Kilometers
318.69 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.99 mi
Kilometers
374.96 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 11:18 AM EDT
Return by in Nortonville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nortonville
2026-04-19T06:42
Arrive Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 10:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nortonville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lebanon Junction
KY

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Nortonville
115.7 mi
01h 48m
To Florence
117.3 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1136 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Greenville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Greenville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto I 69 North: Henderson

    1.4 km · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    2592 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    37.9 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  15. 15

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

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nortonville 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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 42%
I 71 North
71.4 mi · 31%
I 65 North
38.8 mi · 17%
Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 4%
I 75 North
7.78 mi · 3%
US 42
1.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

98.2 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
198 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon Junction
01h 48m from Nortonville
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Nortonville and Chance Rain Showers near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233 miles (375 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.7 miles from Nortonville and 117.3 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 198 miles (318.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.00 one way or $62.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nortonville and Florence, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Nortonville and Chance Rain Showers near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon Junction

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

47 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nortonville and Florence. Straight-line distance: 198.02 mi (318.69 km).

Nortonville

#1 Nortonville

City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,147
Coordinates37.1908800, -87.4527800
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-87.452956, 37.19092)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.22 gal
31.12 L · about $31.00
Round trip
$62.00
16.44 gal · 62.24 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.00 $62.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.96 $69.92
Premium $4.65 $38.26 $76.51
Diesel $5.30 $43.60 $87.20

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nortonville, KY and Florence, KY. The current time in Nortonville is 06:42:01, although it is 07:42:01 in Florence.

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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.