Origin
Ryland Heights, KY
Evening in Ryland Heights on Friday
Local time
5:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ryland Heights, KY to Florence, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ryland Heights, KY
Tom Fisk
Florence, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ryland Heights, KY to Florence, KY covers 14.2 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dixie Highway, Ronald Reagan Highway, Decoursey Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.5 miles on Dixie Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 14.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dixie Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near KY 16 / Taylor Mill Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 14.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (KY 16 / Taylor Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (I 275 / Ronald Reagan Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6 mi into trip
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~12m in
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KY 16 / Taylor Mill Road
At end of road, turn right onto KY 16 / Taylor Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 275 / Ronald Reagan Highway
Merge onto I 275 / Ronald Reagan Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
9.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 25, US 42, US 127: Dixie Highway
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 83
Toward US 25, US 42, US 127: Dixie Highway
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 275 West, US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 275 West, US 25 South, US 42 South, US...
9
10.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South:...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie Highway | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Decoursey Pike | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Taylor Mill Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Wolf Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dixie Highway
— 3.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ryland Heights, KY and Florence, KY.
1
Start on KY 177
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Decoursey Pike
2
Turn left onto Wolf Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Wolf Road
3
Turn right onto KY 3716
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Taylor Mill Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto KY 16
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Taylor Mill Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 275 West: Airport
6
Merge onto I 275
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 83
Toward US 25, US 42, US 127: Dixie Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 275 West, US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto US 25; US 42; US 127
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Dixie Highway
11
Continue on US 25; US 42; US 127
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dixie Highway
12
Turn right onto Main Street
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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, KY
Evening in Florence on Friday
Local time
5:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
2 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
26m 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 Ryland Heights, KY to Florence, KY covers 14.2 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dixie Highway, Ronald Reagan Highway, Decoursey Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from Ryland Heights, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.22 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 14.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (KY 16 / Taylor Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (I 275 / Ronald Reagan Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Ryland Heights, KY to Florence, 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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