Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
272.2 mi
438 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
Photo: Efrem Efre
The drive from Oak Grove, KY to Florence, KY covers 272.2 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fort Campbell Boulevard, I 169 North, Elizabethtown for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.41 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
136.1 miles from Oak Grove, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 5m drive with frequent turns across 272.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Campbell Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 169 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elizabethtown | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 264 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 264 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Henry Watterson Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove, KY and Florence, KY.
Start on Thompsonville Lane
Turn right onto Fort Campbell Boulevard
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 169 North: Hopkinsville
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport
Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
Take the exit slight right toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence
Turn right
Continue straight
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.1 miles or 2h 2m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florence, KY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Oak Grove, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Oak Grove, KY
This is one driving day of about 272.2 miles and 4h 5m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.1 mi from Oak Grove, KY · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 136.1 miles from Oak Grove, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$40.41 one way
$80.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $45.58 | $91.15 |
| premium | $4.65 | $49.87 | $99.75 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $56.84 | $113.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.7 | 1 | $28.58 | $13.07 |
| Efficient EV | 68.1 | 0 | $23.82 | $10.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.9 | 1 | $38.11 | $17.42 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Oak Grove on Saturday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Florence on Saturday
Local time
11:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Louisville, KY
136 mi in
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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