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Trip from Florence, KY to Augusta, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

45.3 mi

73 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Boone County, Kentucky, United States

Florence, KY

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Downtown Augusta, KY, KY

Augusta, KY

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a straightforward regional excursion, the 45.3-mile trip from Florence to Augusta, Kentucky, is an excellent choice for a quick day trip. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 8 minutes on the road, making it a very manageable journey that does not require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, this route is as economical as it is convenient. You will be traveling entirely within the Southeast region of Kentucky, moving from the suburban feel of Florence toward the riverfront destination of Augusta. Because the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to explore at your own pace without feeling rushed by the clock. It is a practical, low-stress transit that works perfectly for a spontaneous weekend getaway.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
KY 8 17 mi 28m
AA Highway 15.6 mi 21m
Ronald Reagan Highway 5.9 mi 6m
I 71 1.5 mi 1m
Licking Pike 1.4 mi 2m
Ivor Road 1 mi 1m
Turfway Road 0.7 mi 1m
Dixie Highway 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: KY 8 — 17 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence, KY and Augusta, KY.

1

Start on Main Street

96 ft · 10 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left

252 ft · 20 sec
3

Turn right onto US 25; US 42; US 127

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Dixie Highway
4

Turn left onto KY 1017

0.7 mi · 1 min · Turfway Road
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 71; I 75

1.5 mi · 1 min · I 71; I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 185 Toward I 275 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 275 East
9

Merge onto I 275

5.9 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 77 Toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto KY 9; AA

1.4 mi · 2 min · Licking Pike
Toward Alexandria, Maysville
13

Continue on KY 9; AA

16 mi · 21 min · AA Highway
14

Turn left onto KY 2828

1.0 mi · 1 min · Ivor Road
Use the left lane.
15

At end of road, turn right onto KY 8

17 mi · 28 min · KY 8
16

Turn left onto Main Street

308 ft · 6 sec · Main Street
17

Continue on West 4th Street

376 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street
18

Turn left

161 ft · 11 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Laurel, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laurel, OH

23 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

Taylor Mill, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Florence, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 27.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati
7
3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 275

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 185 Toward I 275
8
9.8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville

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 77 Toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville
9
10.1 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville
6
27.2 mi into trip | ~38m in | KY 2828 / Ivor Road

Turn left onto KY 2828 / Ivor Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.08 one way

$14.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.78 $15.55
premium $4.89 $8.72 $17.44
diesel $5.61 $10.00 $20.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.6 0 $4.76 $2.17
Efficient EV 11.3 0 $3.96 $1.81
EV Truck/SUV 18.1 0 $6.34 $2.90

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Florence, KY

Late night in Florence on Sunday

Local time

2:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 14 mph 86% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 1:01PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 12:41PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Destination

Augusta, KY

Late night in Augusta on Sunday

Local time

2:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Laurel, OH

23 mi in

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 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 8m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul on this 45.3-mile journey. While your path originates near major arteries like Dixie Highway, Turfway Road, and I-71 North, the route maintains a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the duration of the trip. The character of the drive is defined by frequent turns and the nuanced pace of secondary roads. You will not encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, so prepare to stay engaged behind the wheel as the scenery transitions away from the interstate corridors. It is an ideal route if you prefer the hands-on feel of local driving over the predictability of a high-speed highway cruise.

41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17 mi on KY 8.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.3 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Florence, KY and Augusta, KY, road signs point toward Aa: Wilder, Maysville, Aa: Alexandria and Alexandria.

Aa: Wilder

9.8 mi in | ~13m

Maysville

9.8 mi in | ~13m

Aa: Alexandria

10.1 mi in | ~14m

Alexandria

10.2 mi in | ~14m | via KY 9; AA

About the Cities

Starting in Florence, KY

Full guide →

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".

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17 miles on KY 8. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Augusta, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Augusta, KY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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