How far is Olive Hill, KY from Florence, KY?
The driving distance from Olive Hill, KY to Florence, KY is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Hill and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Hill and Florence.
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Start on Cross Street
30 m · 3 sec · Cross Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
67 m · 10 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Scott Street
113 m · 14 sec · Scott Street
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Turn left
1887 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence
1817 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right
74 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Hill and Florence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Scott Street
Merge slight left
74.2 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Olive Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Hill to Florence?
The road trip is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Olive Hill and 49.5 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Olive Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbus.
Maysville
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Hill and Florence. Straight-line distance: 92.06 mi (148.15 km).
#1 Olive Hill
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,534 |
| Coordinates | 38.3000800, -83.1740700 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Florence
City in Kentucky, US
| Population | 33,423 |
| Coordinates | 38.9989500, -84.6266100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.59 | $37.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.34 | $40.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.18 | $46.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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