Origin
Flemingsburg, KY
Evening in Flemingsburg on Thursday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flemingsburg, KY to Florence, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
76.9 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flemingsburg, KY
Esteban Carriazo
Florence, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Flemingsburg, KY to Florence, KY covers 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AA Highway, Maysville Road, Ronald Reagan Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.2 miles on AA Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.02 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
38.5 miles from Flemingsburg, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 76.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 76.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AA Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 52.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near KY 11 Business / Maysville Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.9 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 0.5 miles (KY 11 Business / Maysville Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KY 11 Business / Maysville Road
Keep slight right at fork onto KY 11 Business / Maysville Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
67.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 275 West: Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 275 West: Airport
8
72.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward US 25, US 42, US 127: Dixie Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 83
Toward US 25, US 42, US 127: Dixie Highway
8
73 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 275 West, US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 275 West, US 25 South, US 42 South, US...
9
73.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South:...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AA Highway | 52.2 mi | 1h 10m |
| Maysville Road | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Dixie Highway | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Licking Pike | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Water Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
AA Highway
— 52.2 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flemingsburg, KY and Florence, KY.
1
Start on KY 11 Business; KY 559
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Water Street
2
Keep slight right at fork onto KY 11 Business
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Maysville Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto KY 9; AA
52 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
AA Highway
Toward AA, KY 9 North: Brooksville
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on KY 9; AA
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Licking Pike
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 275 West: Airport
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 275
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 83
Toward US 25, US 42, US 127: Dixie Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 275 West, US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto US 25; US 42; US 127
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Dixie Highway
11
Continue on US 25; US 42; US 127
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dixie Highway
12
Turn right onto Main Street
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
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 38.5 miles from Flemingsburg, KY, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.2 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.5 miles or 49m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florence, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Flemingsburg, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Flemingsburg, KY
This is one driving day of about 76.9 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Flemingsburg, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on AA Highway for about 52.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.5 mi from Flemingsburg, KY · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.5 miles from Flemingsburg, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.02 one way
$24.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.98 | $33.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.07 | $3.69 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.77 | $4.92 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Evening in Florence on Thursday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Laurel, OH
38 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
1h 45m 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 Flemingsburg, KY to Florence, KY covers 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AA Highway, Maysville Road, Ronald Reagan Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.5 miles from Flemingsburg, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.02 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 76.9 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 0.5 miles (KY 11 Business / Maysville Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Flemingsburg, KY to Florence, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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