Origin
Florence, KY
Late night in Florence on Saturday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, KY to Versailles, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
76.2 mi
123 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 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florence, KY
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Versailles, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Florence, KY to Versailles, KY covers 76.2 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71 South, KY 620, Cherry Blossom Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 76.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 76.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Florence, KY to Versailles, KY is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florence, KY to Versailles, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 South | — | — |
| KY 620 | — | — |
| Cherry Blossom Way | — | — |
| McClelland Circle | — | — |
| Mc Clelland Circle | — | — |
| Paynes Depot Road | — | — |
| Midway | — | — |
| Georgetown Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 71 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, KY and Versailles, KY.
1
Start on Main Street
26 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
3
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
4
Turn left onto I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
5
Merge slight left
50 mi
·
53 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward KY 620: Cherry Blossom Way
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
KY 620: Cherry Blossom Way
7
Turn right onto Cherry Blossom Way
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cherry Blossom Way
8
Continue on McClelland Circle
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
McClelland Circle
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McClelland Circle
187 ft
·
4 sec
·
McClelland Circle
10
Exit the roundabout onto McClelland Circle
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
McClelland Circle
11
Continue on Mc Clelland Circle
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mc Clelland Circle
12
Turn right onto Paynes Depot Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Paynes Depot Road
13
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
14
Merge slight left
3.0 mi
·
3 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward Midway, Versailles
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Midway, Versailles
16
Turn slight left
112 ft
·
7 sec
17
Turn left onto Georgetown Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Georgetown Road
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Leestown Road
19
Turn left onto Midway Road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Midway Road
20
Continue on North Winter Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Winter Street
21
Continue on Versailles Road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Versailles Road
22
Continue on Midway Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Midway Road
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Frankfort Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Frankfort Road
24
Turn slight right onto Frankfort Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Frankfort Street
25
Continue on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Main Street
26
Turn left onto Lexington Street
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lexington Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.1 mi from Florence, KY · 44m 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 38.1 miles from Florence, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Versailles, KY
The final approach into Versailles, 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
$11.91 one way
$23.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.66 | $29.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.82 | $33.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 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 | 22.9 | 0 | $8.00 | $3.66 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.67 | $3.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
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
Versailles, KY
Late night in Versailles on Saturday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Georgetown, KY
38 mi in
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
7 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 29m 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 Versailles, KY covers 76.2 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71 South, KY 620, Cherry Blossom Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.1 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 $11.91 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.
The drive from Florence, KY to Versailles, KY is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florence, KY to Versailles, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Florence, KY to Versailles, 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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