Trip from Florence, KY to Newport, KY

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 71, West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Turfway Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 5.7 miles from Florence, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

20m

Distance

11.5 mi

19 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min

4 AM

0h 18m ★

6 AM

0h 20m

8 AM

0h 24m

10 AM

0h 21m

12 PM

0h 21m

3 PM

0h 21m

5 PM

0h 23m

8 PM

0h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Florence, KY to Newport, KY covers 11.5 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Turfway Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.80 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 20m highway drive covering 11.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.4 miles on I 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.5 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

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

8

8.9 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward 12th Street, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Pike Street, Covington

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 191 Toward 12th Street, Martin Luther King Junior B...

6

9.2 mi into trip | ~13m in | KY 1120 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Turn right onto KY 1120 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

6

11.3 mi into trip | ~19m in | West 5th Street

Turn right onto West 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Florence, KY to Newport, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Covington along the way.

Covington

8.9 mi in | ~12m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	7.4 mi	9m
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard	1.1 mi	2m
Turfway Road	0.7 mi	1m
Central Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
Dixie Highway	0.4 mi	<1m
West 10th Street	0.3 mi	<1m
West 11th Street	0.2 mi	<1m
West 5th Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 7.4 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence, KY and Newport, 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: Cincinnati Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Merge onto I 71; I 75

7.4 mi · 9 min · I 71; I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 191 Toward 12th Street, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Pike Street, Covington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Turn right onto KY 1120

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Use the right lane.

9

Continue on KY 1120

0.2 mi · 41 sec · West 11th Street

10

Turn left onto Brighton Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Brighton Street

11

Turn right onto West 10th Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · West 10th Street

12

Turn left onto Central Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue

13

Turn right onto West 5th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West 5th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

14

Arrive at destination

West 5th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.80 one way

$3.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$1.97	$3.95
premium	$4.89	$2.21	$4.43
diesel	$5.61	$2.54	$5.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.4	$1.21	$0.55
Efficient EV	2.9	$1.01	$0.46
EV Truck/SUV	4.6	$1.61	$0.74

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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

Late night in Florence on Thursday

Local time

4:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newport, KY

Late night in Newport on Thursday

Local time

4:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

19 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

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 Florence, KY to Newport, KY covers 11.5 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Turfway Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 5.7 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 $1.80 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 11.5 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Florence, KY to Newport, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Covington along the way.

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