How far is Paris, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Paris, KY to Florence, KY is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.89 mi
01h 14m
Flight
58.14 mi
93.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.14 mi
Kilometers
93.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.89 mi
Kilometers
117.31 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, May 30, 8:21 PM EDT
Return by in Paris
Sat, May 30, 9:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paris
2026-05-30T19:07
Arrive Florence
Sat, May 30, 8:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paris
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
Corinth
KY

City in Kentucky

From Paris
36.4 mi
00h 37m
To Florence
36.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto High Street

    76 m · 10 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    82 m · 17 sec · 9th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    89 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    2706 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Georgetown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Paris Pike

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Paris Pike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cherry Blossom Way

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cherry Blossom Way

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    54 mi · 58 min

  11. 11

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paris and Florence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cherry Blossom Way
54.9 mi · 75%
Georgetown Road
8.61 mi · 12%
Paris Pike
6.81 mi · 9%
US 42
1.42 mi · 2%
8th Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Cherry Blossom Way

Merge slight left

54 mi · 00h 58m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corinth
00h 37m from Paris
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Paris and Partly Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Corinth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Paris and 36.5 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paris and Partly Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Corinth

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

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

67 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

68 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

71 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

108 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paris and Florence. Straight-line distance: 58.14 mi (93.56 km).

Paris

#1 Paris

County seat of Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States

Population9,719
Coordinates38.2098000, -84.2529900
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.253032, 38.209751)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.74 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.38
5.14 gal · 19.48 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.69 $19.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.93 $21.86
Premium $4.65 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $5.30 $13.63 $27.26

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Paris and Florence. The current time is 19:07:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.