How far is Oak Grove, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, KY to Florence, KY is about 272.2 miles (438 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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
272.15 mi
04h 05m
Flight
222.74 mi
358.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.74 mi
Kilometers
358.46 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.15 mi
Kilometers
437.99 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Fri, Apr 17, 6:08 PM EDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 9:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-04-17T13:02
Arrive Florence
Fri, Apr 17, 5:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
8:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Elizabethtown
KY

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

From Oak Grove
135.3 mi
02h 02m
To Florence
136.9 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Thompsonville Lane

    33 m · 7 sec · Thompsonville Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2384 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 169 North: Hopkinsville

    2485 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    2592 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  9. 9

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

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

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

    3052 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    37.9 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

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

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  17. 17

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

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove 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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 36%
I 71 North
71.4 mi · 26%
I 65 North
38.8 mi · 14%
I 169 North
33.8 mi · 12%
Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 4%
I 75 North
7.78 mi · 3%
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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.4 mi
222.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
02h 02m from Oak Grove
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Grove and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Florence?

The road trip is about 272.2 miles (438 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.3 miles from Oak Grove and 136.9 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.20 one way or $72.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Grove and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

63 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Florence. Straight-line distance: 222.74 mi (358.46 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

City in Kentucky, United States

Population7,369
Coordinates36.6650500, -87.4427900
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Thompsonville Lane (-87.442842, 36.665225)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.6 gal
36.35 L · about $36.20
Round trip
$72.40
19.2 gal · 72.7 L
Estimated CO2
85.3 kg one way
Round trip: 170.6 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.20 $72.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.83 $81.66
Premium $4.65 $44.68 $89.36
Diesel $5.30 $50.92 $101.84

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oak Grove, KY and Florence, KY. The current time in Oak Grove is 13:02:52, although it is 14:02:52 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.