Origin
Ryland Heights, KY
Afternoon in Ryland Heights on Friday
Local time
2:07 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
23m
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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wolf Road, Taylor Mill Road, I 275 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 23m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 23m 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.
Wolf Road 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 Ryland Heights, KY to Florence, KY is easy. At 23m 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 Ryland Heights, KY to Florence, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf Road | — | — |
| Taylor Mill Road | — | — |
| I 275 West | — | — |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | — | — |
| US 25 | — | — |
| US 25 South | — | — |
| Dixie Highway | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wolf Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ryland Heights, KY and Florence, KY.
1
Start on Decoursey Pike
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Decoursey Pike
2
Turn left onto Wolf Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Wolf Road
3
Turn right onto Taylor Mill Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Taylor Mill Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Taylor Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Taylor Mill Road
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 West: Airport
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 275 West: Airport
6
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 42, US 127: Dixie Highway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 25, US 42, US 127: Dixie Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 275 West, US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 275 West, US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
10
Turn right onto Dixie Highway
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Dixie Highway
11
Continue on Dixie Highway
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Dixie Highway
12
Turn right onto Main Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
13
Arrive at your destination
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
Afternoon in Florence on Friday
Local time
2:07 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
23m 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 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wolf Road, Taylor Mill Road, I 275 West. 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.
The drive from Ryland Heights, KY to Florence, KY is easy. At 23m 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 Ryland Heights, KY to Florence, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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