How far is Simpsonville, KY from Florence, KY?
The driving distance from Simpsonville, KY to Florence, KY is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
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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 21m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Simpsonville and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simpsonville and Florence.
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Start on 3rd Street
2291 ft · 46 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Todds Point Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Todds Point Road
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Continue on Aiken Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Aiken Road
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Turn left onto Hannah Road
2 mi · 5 min · Hannah Road
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Continue on Hanna Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · Hanna Road
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Turn left onto South Highway 53
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Highway 53
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
54.3 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence
1817 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right
74 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left 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 Simpsonville 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.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
54.3 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Simpsonville and Mostly Sunny near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Simpsonville to Florence?
The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Worthville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Simpsonville and 39.8 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Simpsonville and Mostly Sunny near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Worthville
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 Worthville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Simpsonville and Florence. Straight-line distance: 66.52 mi (107.05 km).
#1 Simpsonville
Human settlement in Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,963 |
| Coordinates | 38.2225700, -85.3552300 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.60 | $21.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
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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