Traveling from Florence to Coal Run Village covers 200.5 miles across Kentucky, making for a straightforward journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 41 minutes. Because this is a highway-focused route, you can easily complete the entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $30 on fuel, depending on your vehicle’s efficiency. You will navigate a mix of I-71, the Mountain Parkway, and US 23 as you transition through the southeastern portion of the state. It is a practical, efficient path for those looking to reach their destination with minimal fuss, as the drive is designed for consistent forward momentum rather than frequent detours.
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
100.2 miles from Florence, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Mountain Parkway
81.7 mi
1h 28m
I 71
68.5 mi
1h 13m
US 23
20.4 mi
23m
I 64
16.6 mi
18m
Old Middle Creek Road
11.1 mi
12m
US 42
1.3 mi
2m
Happy Valley Drive
0.1 mi
<1m
Leslie Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Mountain Parkway
— 81.7 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, KY and Coal Run Village, KY.
1
Start on Main Street
28 ft·3 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 42; US 127
1.1 mi·1 min·US 42; US 127
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on US 42; US 127
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 42; US 127
4
Turn left
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, LouisvilleUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 71; I 75
68 mi·1 hr 13 min·I 71; I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto I 64
17 mi·18 min·I 64
Exit 111Toward I 64 East: Winchester, AshlandUse the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Mountain Parkway
82 mi·1 hr 28 min·Mountain Parkway
Toward Mountain Parkway east , Prestonsburg, Campton
8
Continue on KY 114
11 mi·12 min·Old Middle Creek Road
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
10
Merge onto US 23; US 460
20 mi·23 min·US 23; US 460
11
Turn right onto Happy Valley Drive
0.1 mi·25 sec·Happy Valley Drive
12
Turn right onto Leslie Drive
240 ft·10 sec·Leslie Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Leslie Drive
Trip Plan
To keep your travel stress-free, aim to leave early in the morning to beat potential congestion near the interstate junctions. Although the 3 hour and 41 minute duration is manageable in one go, planning for at least one dedicated stop will help you stay alert during the long highway segments. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge when navigating the Mountain Parkway, as services may be less frequent than on the major interstates. Since this trip is highly flexible, you have the advantage of adjusting your pace to suit your personal comfort level. Use the longest 81.7-mile stretch on the Mountain Parkway as your primary marker for when to schedule a break and stretch your legs.
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 100.2 miles from Florence, KY, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.7 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.2 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coal Run Village, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Florence, 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 Florence, KY
This is one driving day of about 200.5 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Florence, 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 Mountain Parkway for about 81.7 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 86.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 42; US 127
Turn right onto US 42; US 127
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.3 mi into trip|~2m in
Turn left toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louis...
5
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in|I 71; I 75
Merge onto I 71; I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
70.2 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|I 64
Take the exit onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 111
Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
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86.8 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|Mountain Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Mountain Parkway toward Mountain Parkway east , Prestonsburg, Campton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Mountain Parkway east , Prestonsburg, Ca...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.35 one way
$62.69 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$34.42
$68.83
premium
$4.89
$38.58
$77.17
diesel
$5.61
$44.27
$88.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.2
0
$21.05
$9.62
Efficient EV
50.1
0
$17.54
$8.02
EV Truck/SUV
80.2
1
$28.07
$12.83
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Florence, KY
Late night
in Florence on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Coal Run Village, KY
Late night
in Coal Run Village on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live 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
5 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
3h 41m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 94% of the trip spent on highways, you should prepare for a drive defined by steady speeds and limited stop-and-go traffic. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves an 81.7-mile stretch along the Mountain Parkway, which serves as the backbone of your journey. You will experience a transition from the busier interstate corridors near Florence to the more focused highway stretches required to reach Coal Run Village. The road’s personality is professional and direct, prioritizing time-efficiency over winding local bypasses. Expect a consistent, high-speed experience that demands your focus while moving through the varied topography of Kentucky.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.7 mi on Mountain Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mountain Parkway and I 71. 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 US 42; US 127.
Driving Effort5/10
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 200.5 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 (US 42; US 127): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles (I 71; I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Between Florence, KY and Coal Run Village, KY, road signs point toward Ashland, Mountain Parkway East, Prestonsburg and Campton.
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 41m. Total distance: 200.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.7 miles on Mountain Parkway. 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 42; US 127): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles (I 71; I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Coal Run Village, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
