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Trip from Jenkins, KY to Florence, KY

Drive Time

4h 11m

Distance

224.1 mi

361 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 59m ★
6 AM
4h 12m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 21m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 22m
5 PM
4h 37m
8 PM
4h 4m

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

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city in Kentucky

Jenkins, KY

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city in Boone County, Kentucky, United States

Florence, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jenkins, KY to Florence, KY covers 224.1 miles and takes about 4h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, KY 15, Mountain Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.04 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

112.1 miles from Jenkins, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 11m highway drive covering 224.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and KY 15. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.5 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 23 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 62.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and KY 15. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15 miles in near KY 15; KY 931.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 224.1 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 15 miles (KY 15; KY 931): Lane positioning matters here; at 153.2 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

5
15 mi into trip | ~19m in | KY 15; KY 931

Turn left onto KY 15; KY 931

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
153.2 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in | I 64

Keep slight right at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cinci...
7
160.1 mi into trip | ~3h 2m 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
222.6 mi into trip | ~4h 9m 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
223 mi into trip | ~4h 9m in | US 42; US 127

Turn right onto US 42; US 127

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

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

Cincinnati

153.2 mi in | ~2h 53m | via I 64

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 62.5 mi 1h 7m
KY 15 59.5 mi 1h 8m
Mountain Parkway 42.7 mi 45m
I 64 22.4 mi 24m
Bible Avenue 11.1 mi 12m
US 119 10.8 mi 12m
Smithsboro Road 5.4 mi 6m
Red Fox Road 3.9 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 62.5 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jenkins, KY and Florence, KY.

1

Start on Cove Avenue

81 ft · 8 sec · Cove Avenue
2

Turn left onto KY 805

0.3 mi · 40 sec · South Main Street
3

Turn left onto KY 3086

1.3 mi · 2 min · C and O Railroad Road
4

At end of road, turn sharp left onto US 23; US 119

0.3 mi · 24 sec · US 23; US 119
5

Take the exit onto US 119

11 mi · 12 min · US 119
6

Continue on KY 15

2.3 mi · 2 min · Whitesburg Bypass
7

Turn left onto KY 15; KY 931

9.0 mi · 10 min · KY 15; KY 931
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on KY 15; KY 160

3.9 mi · 4 min · Red Fox Road
9

Continue on KY 15

5.4 mi · 6 min · Smithsboro Road
10

Continue on KY 15

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Whitesburg Road
11

Continue on KY 15

11 mi · 12 min · Bible Avenue
12

Turn left onto KY 15

2.1 mi · 2 min · KY 15
13

At end of road, turn left onto KY 15

30 mi · 34 min · KY 15
14

Turn right onto KY 15

19 mi · 21 min · KY 15
Use the straight lane.
15

Merge onto Mountain Parkway

43 mi · 45 min · Mountain Parkway
16

Merge onto I 64

16 mi · 16 min · I 64
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 64

6.9 mi · 8 min · I 64
Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 75
Toward I 75 North: Cincinnati Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 180 Toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn right onto US 42; US 127

244 ft · 4 sec · US 42; US 127
Use the right lane.
21

Continue on US 42; US 127

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 42; US 127
Use the left lane.
22

Turn left onto Main Street

28 ft · 0 sec · Main Street
Use the left lane.
23

Arrive at destination

Main Street

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 112.1 miles from Jenkins, KY, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.5 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 112.1 miles or 2h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 27m

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 Jenkins, 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 Jenkins, KY

This is one driving day of about 224.1 miles and 4h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jenkins, 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 I 75 for about 62.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 112.1 mi from Jenkins, KY · 2h 9m into the drive

suburb in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meads, KY

112 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.

Popular next leg

Meads, KY to Florence, KY

136.7 mi · 2h 33m

Pacing Suggestions

Meads, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lexington-Fayette, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112.1 miles from Jenkins, 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 62.5 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.

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

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...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour Free near mile 154.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.04 one way

$68.08 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $37.52 $75.05
premium $4.80 $42.31 $84.61
diesel $5.64 $49.79 $99.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer Store #161 - Tesla Supercharger

Lexington, KY

Tesla

20 DCFC

Florence, KY - Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Florence, KY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Electric Era Charging Station

Hazard, KY

ELECTRIC_ERA

4 DCFC

Red River Gorge Inn

Campton, KY

FCN

4 DCFC

Walmart 571 (Georgetown, KY)

Georgetown, KY

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 353

Georgetown, KY

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Flying J 664

Walton, KY

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

The Manchester

Lexington, KY

DIRT_ROAD

3 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 Tesla: 2 eVgo Network: 2 ELECTRIC_ERA: 1 FCN: 1 Blink Network: 1 DIRT_ROAD: 1 EV Connect: 1 Electrify America: 1 Non-Networked: 1 NOODOE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67.2 0 $23.53 $10.76
Efficient EV 56 0 $19.61 $8.96
EV Truck/SUV 89.6 1 $31.37 $14.34

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Jenkins, KY

Evening in Jenkins on Monday

Local time

6:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Florence, KY

Evening in Florence on Monday

Local time

6:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

21 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

4h 11m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jenkins, KY to Florence, KY covers 224.1 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, KY 15, Mountain 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 112.1 miles from Jenkins, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.04 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 224.1 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 15 miles (KY 15; KY 931): Lane positioning matters here; at 153.2 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Jenkins, KY to Florence, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Cincinnati along the way.

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