How far is Providence, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Providence, KY to Florence, KY is about 171.5 miles (276 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
171.48 mi
02h 43m
Flight
152.37 mi
245.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.37 mi
Kilometers
245.21 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.48 mi
Kilometers
275.97 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 11:18 AM EDT
Return by in Providence
Sun, Apr 19, 2:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Providence
2026-04-19T08:35
Arrive Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 11:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Providence
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Providence
85.6 mi
01h 21m
To Florence
85.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    561 ft · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sharp Gap Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sharp Gap Road

  3. 3

    Continue on School Street

    1670 ft · 47 sec · School Street

  4. 4

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

    153 m · 16 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Manchester Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Manchester Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Gap Parkway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Corbin Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington

    1811 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    88.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Providence 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
151 mi · 88%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
14.1 mi · 8%
Corbin Bypass
1.87 mi · 1%
US 42
1.42 mi · 1%
Manchester Street
1.17 mi · 1%
Sharp Gap Road
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

88.3 mi · 01h 35m

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
152.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
01h 21m from Providence
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Providence and Chance Rain Showers near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.5 miles (276 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Providence and 85.8 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.81 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Providence and Chance Rain Showers 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 Providence and Florence. Straight-line distance: 152.37 mi (245.21 km).

Providence

#1 Providence

City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States

Population2,986
Coordinates36.8670300, -83.9115900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: KY 459 (-83.911573, 36.867084)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.91 L · about $22.81
Round trip
$45.63
12.1 gal · 45.82 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.81 $45.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.73 $51.46
Premium $4.65 $28.16 $56.31
Diesel $5.30 $32.09 $64.18

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Providence and Florence. The current time is 08:35:12.

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.