How far is Southgate, MI from Florence, KY?
The driving distance from Southgate, MI to Florence, KY is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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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 04h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southgate and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southgate and Florence.
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Start on Dix-Toledo Highway
153 m · 38 sec · Dix-Toledo Highway
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Continue on Dix-Toledo Highway
4.4 mi · 8 min · Dix-Toledo Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Toledo
1294 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Detroit-Toledo Expressway
36.8 mi · 40 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South: Cleveland
734 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 South: Cleveland
1106 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 280 South: Cleveland
695 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 48 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 25 South: Downtown
989 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 25 South: Greenbelt Parkway, Downtown
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Greenbelt Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Greenbelt Parkway
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Continue on Spielbusch Avenue
1768 ft · 36 sec · Spielbusch Avenue
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Continue on North Michigan Street
1 km · 2 min · North Michigan Street
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Continue on Anthony Wayne Trail
1058 ft · 18 sec · Anthony Wayne Trail
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Take the ramp slight left
2526 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
2279 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 75
8.1 mi · 10 min · I 75
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton
138 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Merge slight left
63.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1017: Turfway Road
2679 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Houston Road
527 ft · 9 sec · Houston Road
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Turn right
70 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Turfway Road
784 ft · 16 sec · Turfway Road
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Continue on Turfway Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Turfway Road
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Turn slight right onto 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 Southgate 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 75 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton
138 mi · 02h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Southgate and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southgate to Florence?
The road trip is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Cridersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129 miles from Southgate and 129 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 7:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.85 one way or $83.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Southgate and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Cridersville
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 Cridersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southgate and Florence. Straight-line distance: 234.49 mi (377.38 km).
#1 Southgate
City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan
| Population | 29,135 |
| Coordinates | 42.2139300, -83.1938100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Florence
City in Kentucky, US
| Population | 33,423 |
| Coordinates | 38.9989500, -84.6266100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Florence (-84.62661, 38.99895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $4.59 | $41.85 | $83.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $47.79 | $95.58 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $53.25 | $106.50 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $59.03 | $118.07 |
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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