How far is West Buechel, KY from Florence, KY?
The driving distance from West Buechel, KY to Florence, KY is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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
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County seat in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Buechel and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Buechel and Florence.
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Start on the route
6 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Hikes Lane
853 ft · 27 sec · Hikes Lane
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Turn left onto Buechel Bypass
825 ft · 27 sec · Buechel Bypass
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Continue on Bardstown Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Bardstown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1599 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati
1877 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
71 mi · 1 hr 17 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 West Buechel 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
71 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving West Buechel 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 West Buechel to Florence?
The road trip is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from West Buechel and 44.4 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around West Buechel and Chance Rain Showers near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Carrollton
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 Carrollton.
Louisville, Kentucky
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Buechel and Florence. Straight-line distance: 78.76 mi (126.76 km).
#1 West Buechel
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,273 |
| Coordinates | 38.1970100, -85.6632900 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.80 | $23.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.60 | $33.20 |
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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