How far is Raceland, KY from Florence, KY?
The driving distance from Raceland, KY to Florence, KY is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Home rule-class city in Mason County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raceland and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raceland and Florence.
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Start on US Highway 23
1170 ft · 23 sec · US Highway 23
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Continue on US Highway 23
25.6 mi · 31 min · US Highway 23
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Continue on Carl Perkins Memorial Bridge
1.6 mi · 2 min · Carl Perkins Memorial Bridge
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Turn straight
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
25.4 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
55 mi · 1 hr 9 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky
2647 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 42, US 127: Dixie Highway
2188 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 West, US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
854 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
1585 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
3 mi · 7 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Dixie Highway
2383 ft · 50 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn right 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 Raceland 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.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
55 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Raceland 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 Raceland to Florence?
The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Raceland and 63.1 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Raceland and Chance Rain Showers near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
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 Dover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raceland and Florence. Straight-line distance: 107.05 mi (172.28 km).
#1 Raceland
Human settlement in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,338 |
| Coordinates | 38.5400800, -82.7285000 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| 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: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.65 | $39.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.50 | $49.01 |
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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