The drive from Brodhead, KY to Florence, KY covers 126.4 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Old Broadhead Road, Cumberland Lake Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.7 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
63.2 miles from Brodhead, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 126.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 20m highway drive covering 126.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Old Broadhead Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 117.7 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 117.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Old Broadhead Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 126.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.2 mi into trip|~11m in|I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
62.4 mi into trip|~1h 11m in|I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
8
124.9 mi into trip|~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence
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 180
Toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence
6
125.2 mi into trip|~2h 18m in|US 42; US 127
Turn right onto US 42; US 127
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
117.7 mi
2h 6m
Old Broadhead Road
4.2 mi
7m
Cumberland Lake Parkway
1.3 mi
1m
US 42
1.1 mi
1m
Richmond Street
0.8 mi
1m
Boone Way
0.5 mi
<1m
Sycamore Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Main Street
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 117.7 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brodhead, KY and Florence, KY.
1
Start on Sycamore Street
0.1 mi·30 sec·Sycamore Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto KY 1505
0.5 mi·54 sec·Boone Way
3
Turn right onto KY 1326
4.2 mi·7 min·Old Broadhead Road
4
Turn left onto KY 461
1.3 mi·1 min·Cumberland Lake Parkway
5
Continue on US 25
0.8 mi·1 min·Richmond Street
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
55 mi·59 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
62 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 75
Toward I 75 North: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 180Toward US 42, US 127: Union, FlorenceUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto US 42; US 127
244 ft·4 sec·US 42; US 127
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 42; US 127
1.1 mi·1 min·US 42; US 127
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Main Street
28 ft·0 sec·Main Street
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 63.2 miles from Brodhead, KY, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.2 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florence, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brodhead, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brodhead, KY
This is one driving day of about 126.4 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Brodhead, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 117.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.2 mi from Brodhead, KY
· 1h 11m into the drive
The midpoint is around 63.2 miles from Brodhead, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.7 miles.
Arriving in Florence, KY
The final approach into Florence, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Florence, KY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 43.7
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
Free
near mile 4.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.76 one way
$39.52 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.70
$43.39
premium
$4.89
$24.32
$48.65
diesel
$5.61
$27.91
$55.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.9
0
$13.27
$6.07
Efficient EV
31.6
0
$11.06
$5.06
EV Truck/SUV
50.6
0
$17.70
$8.09
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Brodhead, KY
Late night
in Brodhead on Saturday
Local time
1:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Florence, KY
Late night
in Florence on Saturday
Local time
1:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Richmond, KY
63 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 20m 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 Brodhead, KY to Florence, KY covers 126.4 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Old Broadhead Road, Cumberland Lake Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.2 miles from Brodhead, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.76 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 126.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brodhead, KY to Florence, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument and Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
