The drive from Florence, KY to Catlettsburg, KY covers 142.2 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AA Highway, I 64, Ronald Reagan Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 109 miles on AA Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.23 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.1 miles from Florence, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 142.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 7m drive with frequent turns across 142.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 109 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 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 142.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati
7
3 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward I 275
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 185
Toward I 275
8
9.8 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville
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 77
Toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville
9
10.1 mi into trip|~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville
6
140 mi into trip|~3h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 191
Toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Florence, KY and Catlettsburg, KY, road signs point toward Aa: Wilder, Maysville, Aa: Alexandria and Alexandria.
Aa: Wilder
9.8 mi in|~13m
Maysville
9.8 mi in|~13m
Aa: Alexandria
10.1 mi in|~14m
Alexandria
10.2 mi in|~14m|via KY 9; AA
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
AA Highway
109 mi
2h 26m
I 64
18.6 mi
19m
Ronald Reagan Highway
5.9 mi
6m
I 71
1.5 mi
1m
Licking Pike
1.4 mi
2m
Louisa Road
1.2 mi
1m
Turfway Road
0.7 mi
1m
Louisa Street
0.7 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
AA Highway
— 109 mi, about 2h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, KY and Catlettsburg, KY.
1
Start on Main Street
96 ft·10 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left
252 ft·20 sec
3
Turn right onto US 25; US 42; US 127
0.4 mi·42 sec·Dixie Highway
4
Turn left onto KY 1017
0.7 mi·1 min·Turfway Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward I 71 North, I 75 North: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 71; I 75
1.5 mi·1 min·I 71; I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 185Toward I 275Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 275 East
9
Merge onto I 275
5.9 mi·6 min·Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 77Toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, MaysvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward KY 9, AA: Alexandria, MaysvilleUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto KY 9; AA
1.4 mi·2 min·Licking Pike
Toward Alexandria, Maysville
13
Continue on KY 9; AA
83 mi·1 hr 51 min·AA Highway
14
Continue on KY 9; KY 1149; AA
26 mi·34 min·AA Highway
15
Take the exit
248 ft·6 sec
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto KY 1; KY 7
0.5 mi·46 sec·Carol Malone Boulevard
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
18
Merge onto I 64
19 mi·19 min·I 64
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 191Toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland
20
Turn left onto US 23
1.2 mi·1 min·Louisa Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 23
0.7 mi·50 sec·Louisa Street
22
Turn right onto US 60
122 ft·2 sec·35th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
US 60
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.1 miles from Florence, KY, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109 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 31 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.1 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Catlettsburg, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Florence, 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 Florence, KY
This is one driving day of about 142.2 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Florence, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on AA Highway for about 109 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.1 mi from Florence, KY
· 1h 37m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.23 one way
$44.46 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$24.41
$48.82
premium
$4.89
$27.37
$54.73
diesel
$5.61
$31.40
$62.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.7
0
$14.93
$6.83
Efficient EV
35.6
0
$12.44
$5.69
EV Truck/SUV
56.9
0
$19.91
$9.10
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Florence, KY
Morning
in Florence on Friday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Catlettsburg, KY
Morning
in Catlettsburg on Friday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 7m 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 Florence, KY to Catlettsburg, KY covers 142.2 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AA Highway, I 64, Ronald Reagan Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.1 miles from Florence, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 142.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Florence, KY and Catlettsburg, KY, road signs point toward Aa: Wilder, Maysville, Aa: Alexandria and Alexandria.
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.
