Traveling from Coal Run Village to Florence covers 201.5 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 43 minutes. Since this is a highway-focused drive, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $31 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for those moving between these two points in Kentucky. Because both locations are situated within the Southeast region, the transition remains consistent throughout the drive. You will rely primarily on I-75, the Mountain Parkway, and KY 114 to reach your destination. It is a straightforward route that prioritizes efficiency over exploration, perfect for drivers who want to get from point A to point B reliably.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
100.7 miles from Coal Run Village, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
62.5 mi
1h 7m
Mountain Parkway
57 mi
1h 1m
KY 114
36.3 mi
40m
I 64
22.4 mi
24m
North Mayo Trail
21.3 mi
24m
US 42
1.1 mi
1m
Combs Drive
0.1 mi
<1m
Leslie Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 62.5 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coal Run Village, KY and Florence, KY.
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Start on Leslie Drive
240 ft·16 sec·Leslie Drive
2
Turn left onto Combs Drive
0.1 mi·28 sec·Combs Drive
3
Turn right onto US 23; US 460; KY 80
0.5 mi·42 sec·North Mayo Trail
4
Continue on US 23; US 460; KY 80
21 mi·24 min·North Mayo Trail
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
6
Turn left onto KY 114
36 mi·40 min·KY 114
7
Continue on Mountain Parkway
57 mi·1 hr 1 min·Mountain Parkway
8
Merge onto I 64
16 mi·16 min·I 64
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64
6.9 mi·8 min·I 64
Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
62 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 75
Toward I 75 North: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 180Toward US 42, US 127: Union, FlorenceUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto US 42; US 127
244 ft·4 sec·US 42; US 127
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on US 42; US 127
1.1 mi·1 min·US 42; US 127
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Main Street
28 ft·0 sec·Main Street
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 43-minute duration, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, though leaving early can help you avoid peak traffic periods near your destination. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh your focus during the 201.5-mile trek. Because fuel costs are estimated at $31, filling your tank before departing Coal Run Village can help you maintain your budget and avoid unnecessary stops at highway prices. Since the longest stretch is 62.5 miles on I-75, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the interstate. Utilizing your single planned stop midway through the drive is the best way to keep your energy levels steady until you reach Florence.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.7 miles from Coal Run Village, KY, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.5 miles.
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 44 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.7 miles or 1h 53m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florence, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Coal Run Village, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Coal Run Village, KY
This is one driving day of about 201.5 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Coal Run Village, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 62.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 200.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Combs Drive
Turn left onto Combs Drive
Navigation decision point
8
130.6 mi into trip|~2h 25m in|I 64
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cinci...
7
137.5 mi into trip|~2h 33m in|I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
8
200 mi into trip|~3h 40m in
Take the exit toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 180
Toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence
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200.3 mi into trip|~3h 41m in|US 42; US 127
Turn right onto US 42; US 127
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.50 one way
$63.00 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$34.59
$69.18
premium
$4.89
$38.78
$77.55
diesel
$5.61
$44.49
$88.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.4
0
$21.16
$9.67
Efficient EV
50.4
0
$17.63
$8.06
EV Truck/SUV
80.6
1
$28.21
$12.90
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Coal Run Village, KY
Night
in Coal Run Village on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Florence, KY
Night
in Florence on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
W 5 to 10 mph7% chanceLive forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 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
3h 43m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 132
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 89% of this trip spent on highways, you should prepare for a consistent, high-speed experience behind the wheel. The route shifts between the Mountain Parkway and KY 114 before transitioning onto the busy corridors of I-75. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 62.5 miles while navigating the interstate portion of the journey. Expect the character of the road to evolve from the more regional feel of the parkway into the heavier traffic patterns typically found on major interstates. It is a functional drive that demands focus, particularly as you transition between these different road types.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.5 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Mountain Parkway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Combs Drive.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 201.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Combs Drive): Navigation decision point; at 130.6 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Coal Run Village, KY to Florence, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Cincinnati along the way.
Florence is a city of 33,000 people (2019) in Kentucky's Northern Ohio River Region, near Cincinnati. Florence is well known in surrounding cities for a water tower visible from I-71/I-75 that reads "Florence Y'all".
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 201.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.5 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Florence, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Combs Drive): Navigation decision point; at 130.6 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Florence, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
