How far is Owenton, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Owenton, KY to Florence, KY is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
40.55 mi
00h 45m
Flight
34.01 mi
54.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.01 mi
Kilometers
54.73 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.55 mi
Kilometers
65.26 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in Owenton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owenton
2026-04-18T01:31
Arrive Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owenton
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
Glencoe
KY

City in Gallatin County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Owenton
20.3 mi
00h 22m
To Florence
20.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Seminary Street

    145 m · 15 sec · West Seminary Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Roland Avenue

    2337 ft · 54 sec · Roland Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    58 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Roland Avenue

    1517 ft · 29 sec · Roland Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Warsaw Road

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Warsaw Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Glencoe Road

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Glencoe Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

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

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Owenton 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Glencoe Road
22.7 mi · 56%
I 75 North
7.78 mi · 19%
Warsaw Road
7.71 mi · 19%
US 42
1.42 mi · 3%
Roland Avenue
0.73 mi · 2%
West Seminary Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Glencoe Road

Merge slight left

14.3 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
34 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glencoe
00h 22m from Owenton
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Owenton 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 Owenton to Florence?

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Glencoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Owenton and 20.3 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Owenton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Glencoe

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

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

50 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

52 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

92 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

97 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owenton and Florence. Straight-line distance: 34.01 mi (54.73 km).

Owenton

#1 Owenton

City in Kentucky, USA

Population1,544
Coordinates38.5367200, -84.8433800
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: West Seminary Street (-84.843392, 38.536655)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.42 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.84 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Owenton and Florence. The current time is 01:31:25.

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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.