How far is Springfield, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Springfield, KY to Florence, KY is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (155 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
124.52 mi
02h 02m
Flight
96.33 mi
155.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.33 mi
Kilometers
155.03 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.52 mi
Kilometers
200.4 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-22T21:26
Arrive Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Frankfort
KY

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

From Springfield
59.3 mi
01h 01m
To Florence
65.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    23 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Cross Street

    959 ft · 19 sec · Main Cross Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lincoln Park Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Park Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway

    2975 ft · 38 sec · Triple 5 Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Triple 5 Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    17.2 mi · 18 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Lawrenceburg, Frankfort

    1604 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.2 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Frankfort Connector

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wilkinson Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Holmes Street

    108 m · 5 sec · Holmes Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Owenton Road

    24.3 mi · 28 min · Owenton Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Roland Avenue

    1517 ft · 29 sec · Roland Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Warsaw Road

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Warsaw Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Glencoe Road

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Glencoe Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield 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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Owenton Road
24.3 mi · 20%
Glencoe Road
22.7 mi · 18%
Bluegrass Parkway
17.2 mi · 14%
US 127 North
15.9 mi · 13%
Triple 5 Highway
14 mi · 11%
I 75 North
7.78 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Owenton Road

Continue on Owenton Road

24.3 mi · 00h 28m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
96.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
01h 01m from Springfield
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield 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 Springfield to Florence?

The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Springfield and 65.2 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 96.3 miles (155 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

106 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Florence. Straight-line distance: 96.33 mi (155.03 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

City in Kentucky, United States

Population2,987
Coordinates37.6853400, -85.2221800
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-85.222197, 37.685312)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.63 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.11
8.78 gal · 33.26 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.55 $33.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.67 $37.34
Premium $4.65 $20.43 $40.86
Diesel $5.30 $23.28 $46.57

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 Springfield and Florence. The current time is 21:26:17.

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.