Origin
Bellevue, KY
Morning in Bellevue on Saturday
Local time
10:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, KY to Florence, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellevue, KY
Mike Fox
Florence, KY
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Trip Overview
Bellevue, KY to Florence, KY is 15 miles and takes about 24 minutes via US 50, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day drive stays within Kentucky, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a quick hop, primarily on main roads, making it an easy option for a brief trip or connecting to a longer journey. You'll find it's a straightforward route with minimal time commitment, ideal if you're looking for efficiency.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 74% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a nearly uninterrupted stretch of 10.7 miles on US 50, which forms the backbone of this route. The character is predominantly that of a well-maintained highway, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours. Expect smooth progress and consistent road conditions for most of your 15-mile trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and Turfway Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 15 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 471 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 471 North
8
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward US 50, I 71 South: Third Street, Columbia Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6A
Toward US 50, I 71 South: Third Street, Columbi...
9
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 West, I 71 South: Third Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 50 West, I 71 South: Third Street
8
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 50
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 West, I 71 South, I 75 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 West, I 71 South, I 75 South
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward KY 1017: Turfway Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 182
Toward KY 1017: Turfway Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| Turfway Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Fairfield Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Dixie Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I 471 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ward Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Houston Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Poplar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 10.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, KY and Florence, KY.
1
Start on Poplar Street
207 ft
·
11 sec
·
Poplar Street
2
Turn right onto Ward Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Ward Avenue
3
Turn left onto KY 8 Business
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 471 North
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 471
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 471
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 6A
Toward US 50, I 71 South: Third Street, Columbia Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 50 West, I 71 South: Third Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 50
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 50
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 50
Toward US 50 West, I 71 South, I 75 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 182
Toward KY 1017: Turfway Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto KY 842
527 ft
·
9 sec
·
Houston Road
12
Turn right
229 ft
·
8 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto KY 1017
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Turfway Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on KY 1017
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Turfway Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn slight right onto US 25; US 42; US 127
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dixie Highway
16
Turn right onto Main Street
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Florence, KY
Morning in Florence on Saturday
Local time
10:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bellevue, KY to Florence, KY covers 15 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50, Turfway Road, Fairfield Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Bellevue, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 15 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bellevue, KY to Florence, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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