How far is Okolona, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Okolona, KY to Florence, KY is about 97.6 miles (157 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
97.56 mi
01h 35m
Flight
82.45 mi
132.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.45 mi
Kilometers
132.69 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.56 mi
Kilometers
157 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM EDT
Return by in Okolona
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okolona
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Okolona
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 Okolona
47.5 mi
00h 47m
To Florence
50 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 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 Okolona and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Preston Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Preston Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 North

    3223 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  8. 8

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

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Okolona 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
71.4 mi · 73%
Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 10%
I 75 North
7.78 mi · 8%
Preston Highway
3.09 mi · 3%
US 42
1.42 mi · 1%
I 264 East
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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
82.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Campbellsburg
00h 47m from Okolona
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Okolona 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 Okolona to Florence?

The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 47.5 miles from Okolona and 50 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.97 one way or $25.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Okolona 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 Okolona and Florence. Straight-line distance: 82.45 mi (132.69 km).

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#1 Okolona

City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population17,134
Coordinates38.1411800, -85.6877400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.687768, 38.141231)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.03 L · about $12.97
Round trip
$25.94
6.88 gal · 26.06 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.97 $25.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.63 $29.26
Premium $4.65 $16.01 $32.02
Diesel $5.30 $18.25 $36.49

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 Okolona and Florence. The current time is 23:04:49.

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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.