Origin
Silver Grove, KY
Morning in Silver Grove on Saturday
Local time
9:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Grove, KY to Florence, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silver Grove, KY
Brett Sayles
Florence, KY
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Trip Overview
Silver Grove, KY to Florence, KY is 17.2 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Ronald Reagan Highway and Dixie Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick trip entirely within the Southeast region of Kentucky, connecting two points with a very local feel. It’s a short drive that’s best suited for a single day, offering a straightforward journey between these two communities. You'll find this route to be a straightforward local connection, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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
This drive is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive' rather than an open highway experience. With 0% highway share, you’ll be navigating local roads for the entire 17.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.8 miles on Ronald Reagan Highway. Expect a driving experience that requires your attention to navigate various intersections and local traffic patterns, rather than settling into a long, steady cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 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 1.9 miles in near KY 8 / Industrial Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 17.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (KY 8 / Industrial Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
KY 8 / Industrial Road
Turn left onto KY 8 / Industrial Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 275 West: Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 275 West: Airport
8
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
13.3 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
13.4 mi into trip
|
~20m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Dixie Highway | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Industrial Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Mary Ingles Highway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Alexandria Pike | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Four Mile Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Highway
— 6.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Grove, KY and Florence, KY.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto KY 547
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Four Mile Road
3
Turn left onto KY 8
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Mary Ingles Highway
4
Turn left onto KY 8
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Industrial Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto US 27; KY 8
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Alexandria Pike
Use the right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 1B
Toward I 275 West: Airport
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 275
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
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.
10
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.
11
Turn right onto US 25; US 42; US 127
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Dixie Highway
12
Continue on US 25; US 42; US 127
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dixie Highway
13
Turn right onto Main Street
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Morning in Florence on Saturday
Local time
9:06 AM
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
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 Silver Grove, KY to Florence, KY covers 17.2 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Highway, Dixie Highway, Industrial Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Silver Grove, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.69 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 11 decision points packed into just 17.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (KY 8 / Industrial Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Silver Grove, 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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