How far is Windy Hills, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Windy Hills, KY to Florence, KY is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (119 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
81.8 mi
01h 19m
Flight
73.94 mi
119 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.94 mi
Kilometers
119 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.8 mi
Kilometers
131.64 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 AM EDT
Return by in Windy Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windy Hills
2026-04-19T05:45
Arrive Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windy Hills
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
Worthville
KY

Human settlement in Carroll County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Windy Hills
40.8 mi
00h 39m
To Florence
40.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Windy Hills and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Two Springs Lane

    57 m · 14 sec · Two Springs Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rudy Lane

    1867 ft · 1 min · Rudy Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Brownsboro Road

    962 ft · 33 sec · Brownsboro Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 264 East

    1197 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    1810 ft · 28 sec · Henry Watterson Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  8. 8

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

    7.8 mi · 8 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 Windy Hills 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
71.4 mi · 87%
I 75 North
7.78 mi · 10%
US 42
1.42 mi · 2%
Rudy Lane
0.35 mi
Henry Watterson Expressway
0.34 mi
I 264 East
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthville
00h 39m from Windy Hills
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Windy Hills 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 Windy Hills to Florence?

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Worthville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Windy Hills and 40.9 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 73.9 miles (119 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Windy Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Worthville

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

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

72 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

73 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

74 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

113 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windy Hills and Florence. Straight-line distance: 73.94 mi (119 km).

Windy Hills

#1 Windy Hills

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population2,461
Coordinates38.2739600, -85.6344100
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Two Springs Lane (-85.634548, 38.274045)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
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
2.89 gal
10.93 L · about $10.90
Round trip
$21.80
5.78 gal · 21.86 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.90 $21.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.29 $24.58
Premium $4.65 $13.45 $26.90
Diesel $5.30 $15.33 $30.66

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Windy Hills and Florence. The current time is 05:45:20.

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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.