How far is Williamsburg, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Williamsburg, KY to Florence, KY is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.51 mi
02h 32m
Flight
157.91 mi
254.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.91 mi
Kilometers
254.13 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.51 mi
Kilometers
274.41 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM EDT
Return by in Williamsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsburg
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsburg
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
Arlington
KY

Arlington is a city in Madison County, Kentucky

From Williamsburg
85.1 mi
01h 16m
To Florence
85.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    130 m · 25 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue

    869 ft · 23 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cumberland Falls Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cumberland Falls Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Cumberland Falls Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cumberland Falls Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    17 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1826 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamsburg 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Falls Highway
106 mi · 62%
I 75 North
62.5 mi · 37%
US 42
1.42 mi · 1%
Cumberland Avenue
0.16 mi
North 2nd Street
0.08 mi
Main Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Falls Highway

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
157.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
01h 16m from Williamsburg
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Williamsburg and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williamsburg to Florence?

The road trip is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Williamsburg and 85.4 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Williamsburg and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

110 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and Florence. Straight-line distance: 157.91 mi (254.13 km).

Williamsburg

#1 Williamsburg

City in Kentucky

Population5,384
Coordinates36.7434200, -84.1596600
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: North 2nd Street (-84.159455, 36.743561)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.78 L · about $22.70
Round trip
$45.40
12.04 gal · 45.56 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.70 $45.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.60 $51.21
Premium $4.65 $28.02 $56.03
Diesel $5.30 $31.93 $63.86

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 Williamsburg and Florence. The current time is 02:37:37.

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.