Origin
Versailles, KY
Late night in Versailles on Saturday
Local time
3:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Versailles, 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
1h 20m
Distance
82.4 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Versailles, KY
Wikimedia Commons
Florence, KY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Versailles, KY to Florence, KY covers 82.4 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, Frankfort Street, Frankfort Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 82.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m 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 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 82.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street 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 Versailles, KY to Florence, KY is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Versailles, KY to Florence, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Frankfort Street | — | — |
| Frankfort Road | — | — |
| Midway Road | — | — |
| Versailles Road | — | — |
| South Winter Street | — | — |
| East Leestown Road | — | — |
| Georgetown Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Versailles, KY and Florence, KY.
1
Start on Lexington Street
121 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lexington Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on Frankfort Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Frankfort Street
4
Continue straight
472 ft
·
8 sec
5
Turn left onto Frankfort Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Frankfort Road
6
Turn right onto Midway Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Midway Road
7
Continue on Versailles Road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Versailles Road
8
Continue on South Winter Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Winter Street
9
Continue on Midway Road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Midway Road
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Leestown Road
11
Turn left onto Georgetown Road
276 ft
·
5 sec
·
Georgetown Road
12
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
13
Merge slight left
3.0 mi
·
3 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Georgetown
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 62 East: Georgetown
15
Turn left onto Paynes Depot Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Paynes Depot Road
16
Turn left onto Mc Clelland Circle
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mc Clelland Circle
17
Continue on McClelland Circle
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
McClelland Circle
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McClelland Circle
184 ft
·
3 sec
·
McClelland Circle
19
Exit the roundabout onto McClelland Circle
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
McClelland Circle
20
Continue on Cherry Blossom Way
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Cherry Blossom Way
21
Take the exit left toward I 75 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North
22
Merge slight left
50 mi
·
53 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 42, US 127: Union, Florence
24
Turn right
243 ft
·
4 sec
25
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
26
Turn left onto Main Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.2 mi from Versailles, KY · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.2 miles from Versailles, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Florence, KY
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.88 one way
$25.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.14 | $28.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.86 | $31.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.54 | $5.27 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Late night in Florence on Saturday
Local time
3:21 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
7 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
1h 20m 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 Versailles, KY to Florence, KY covers 82.4 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Frankfort Street, Frankfort Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.2 miles from Versailles, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.88 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 Versailles, KY to Florence, KY is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Versailles, KY to Florence, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Versailles, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Florence, KY
More trips to Florence, KY
Explore more options from Versailles, KY or browse trips ending in Florence, KY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse KY road trips.