Origin
London, OH
Night in London on Friday
Local time
11:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from London, OH to Florence, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.4 mi
10 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
London, OH
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Florence, OH
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Trip Overview
This short 6.4-mile drive from London to Florence, Ohio, will only take about 11 minutes to complete. It's an easy local journey perfect for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be navigating primarily along Columbus Cincinnati Road, East High Street, and Neil Road, with no highway driving involved. Budget around $1 for fuel for this quick hop between towns within the Midwest region. The overall feel is that of a straightforward local commute rather than an extensive road trip experience.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This is an incredibly easy same-day round trip, clocking in at just 6.4 miles and 11 minutes. You'll have plenty of time for other weekend activities.
Family Friendly
With a minimal 11-minute drive and no highway, this is a super short and manageable trip for families with young kids. Navigation is a breeze with its low complexity.
Solo Traveler
This quick 6.4-mile, 11-minute drive is a comfortable solo distance, ideal for a brief excursion or running a quick errand.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This 6.4-mile, 11-minute drive is perfect for first-time drivers. Its turn-heavy but low-complexity rating (1/10) means you'll get comfortable with local roads without feeling overwhelmed.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 6.4-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. The roads you'll be using include Columbus Cincinnati Road, East High Street, and Neil Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles on Columbus Cincinnati Road. This route doesn't feature high-speed highway segments, so the pace will be dictated by local traffic and intersections. You won't experience dramatic shifts in scenery or road type; it's a consistent local road experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Columbus Cincinnati Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near Neil Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from London, OH to Florence, OH is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 6 miles (Neil Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Neil Road
Turn left onto Neil Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Cincinnati Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| East High Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Neil Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Columbus Cincinnati Road
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between London, OH and Florence, OH.
1
Start on US 42; SR 38; SR 142
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East High Street
2
Continue on US 42
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Columbus Cincinnati Road
3
Turn left onto Neil Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Neil Road
4
Arrive at destination
Neil Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.99 one way
$1.99 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.24 | $2.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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, OH
Night in Florence on Friday
Local time
11:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
11m 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 London, OH to Florence, OH covers 6.4 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Columbus Cincinnati Road, East High Street, Neil Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.2 miles from London, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.99 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 London, OH to Florence, OH is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 6 miles (Neil Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from London, OH to Florence, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
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.
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