How far is Versailles, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Versailles, KY to Florence, KY is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
82.36 mi
01h 20m
Flight
65.62 mi
105.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.62 mi
Kilometers
105.61 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.36 mi
Kilometers
132.55 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 12:28 AM EDT
Return by in Versailles
Sat, Apr 18, 1:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Versailles
2026-04-17T23:08
Arrive Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 12:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Versailles
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
Corinth
KY

City in Kentucky

From Versailles
38.3 mi
00h 40m
To Florence
44.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lexington Street

    37 m · 6 sec · Lexington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1232 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Frankfort Street

    3039 ft · 52 sec · Frankfort Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    144 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Frankfort Road

    1731 ft · 27 sec · Frankfort Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Midway Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Midway Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Versailles Road

    2097 ft · 35 sec · Versailles Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Winter Street

    1918 ft · 33 sec · South Winter Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Midway Road

    2566 ft · 45 sec · Midway Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road

    1147 ft · 26 sec · East Leestown Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Georgetown Road

    84 m · 5 sec · Georgetown Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Georgetown

    1948 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Paynes Depot Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Paynes Depot Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mc Clelland Circle

    1 mi · 1 min · Mc Clelland Circle

  17. 17

    Continue on McClelland Circle

    2.6 mi · 3 min · McClelland Circle

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McClelland Circle

    56 m · 3 sec · McClelland Circle

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto McClelland Circle

    4.3 mi · 5 min · McClelland Circle

  20. 20

    Continue on Cherry Blossom Way

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Cherry Blossom Way

  21. 21

    Take the exit left toward I 75 North

    2670 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    50.3 mi · 54 min

  23. 23

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Versailles 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
50.8 mi · 62%
McClelland Circle
6.94 mi · 8%
Midway Road
6.3 mi · 8%
Georgetown Road
3.39 mi · 4%
Paynes Depot Road
3.24 mi · 4%
US 42
1.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

50.3 mi · 00h 54m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corinth
00h 40m from Versailles
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Versailles 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 Versailles to Florence?

The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Corinth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Versailles and 44.1 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Versailles and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Corinth

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

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

67 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

68 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

71 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

108 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Versailles and Florence. Straight-line distance: 65.62 mi (105.61 km).

Versailles

#1 Versailles

City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States

Population9,308
Coordinates38.0525800, -84.7299500
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington Street (-84.729911, 38.052834)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.95
5.82 gal · 22 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.97 $21.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.38 $24.75
Premium $4.65 $13.54 $27.09
Diesel $5.30 $15.43 $30.87

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Versailles and Florence. The current time is 23:08:40.

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.