How far is Williamstown, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Williamstown, KY to Florence, KY is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.53 mi
00h 29m
Flight
25.18 mi
40.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.18 mi
Kilometers
40.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.53 mi
Kilometers
45.91 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Tue, Apr 28, 7:54 AM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Tue, Apr 28, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-28T07:25
Arrive Florence
Tue, Apr 28, 7:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crittenden
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Williamstown
14.2 mi
00h 14m
To Florence
14.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stewartsville Road

    841 ft · 17 sec · Stewartsville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    25.5 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

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

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamstown and Florence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
25.8 mi · 90%
US 42
1.42 mi · 5%
North Main Street
1.03 mi · 4%
Stewartsville Road
0.16 mi · 1%
Main Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

25.5 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crittenden
00h 14m from Williamstown
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Williamstown 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 Williamstown to Florence?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crittenden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Williamstown and 14.3 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Williamstown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Crittenden

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

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

36 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

37 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

74 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Connersville station

106 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Florence. Straight-line distance: 25.18 mi (40.53 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

City in Kentucky

Population3,939
Coordinates38.6381200, -84.5605000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.560499, 38.638124)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.81 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
2.02 gal · 7.62 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.65 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $5.30 $5.36 $10.71

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamstown and Florence. The current time is 07:25:42.

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.