How far is Pine Knot, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Pine Knot, KY to Florence, KY is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.53 mi
03h 21m
Flight
162.56 mi
261.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.56 mi
Kilometers
261.61 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.53 mi
Kilometers
290.54 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM EDT
Return by in Pine Knot
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Knot
2026-04-23T06:24
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Knot
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arlington
KY

Arlington is a city in Madison County, Kentucky

From Pine Knot
90.3 mi
01h 40m
To Florence
90.2 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Knot and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Drive

    19 m · 7 sec · Railroad Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old US 27 Loop No5

    1052 ft · 48 sec · Old US 27 Loop No5

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cal Hill Spur

    827 ft · 42 sec · Cal Hill Spur

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Route 27

    26.4 mi · 30 min · US Route 27

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1441 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Hal Rogers Parkway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Richmond Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 59 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  16. 16

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
62.5 mi · 35%
Richmond Street
56.3 mi · 31%
US Route 27
26.4 mi · 15%
Hal Rogers Parkway
6.21 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.55 mi · 1%
US 42
1.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

62.5 mi · 01h 07m

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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
162.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
01h 40m from Pine Knot
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pine Knot and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Knot to Florence?

The road trip is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Pine Knot and 90.2 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine Knot and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

110 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Knot and Florence. Straight-line distance: 162.56 mi (261.61 km).

Pine Knot

#1 Pine Knot

Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky

Population1,621
Coordinates36.6509100, -84.4385500
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Knot (-84.43855, 36.65091)
End: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.11 L · about $24.02
Round trip
$48.04
12.74 gal · 48.22 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.02 $48.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.09 $54.18
Premium $4.65 $29.65 $59.29
Diesel $5.30 $33.79 $67.57

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 Pine Knot and Florence. The current time is 06:24:23.

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.