Origin
Florence, KY
Evening in Florence on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, KY to Coldstream, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
76.8 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florence, KY
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Coldstream, KY
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Trip Overview
Florence, KY to Coldstream, KY is 76.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via I 71 and Ballardsville Road, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky, connecting two points in the Southeast region. With 94% highway driving, expect a straightforward and relatively quick transit. It's a good option if you're looking for an efficient way to cover this stretch of the state without much complication.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| Ballardsville Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| KY 329 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 42 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Halls Hill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Winding Spring Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lunenburg Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ancient Spring Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 69 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, KY and Coldstream, 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, Louisville
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 71; I 75
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
I 71; I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto I 71
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 71
Exit 173
Toward I 71 South: Louisville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 14
Toward KY 329: Crestwood, Pewee Valley
8
At end of road, turn left onto KY 329
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Halls Hill Road
9
Turn right onto KY 329
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
KY 329
10
Turn right
205 ft
·
16 sec
11
At end of road, turn right onto KY 22
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ballardsville Road
12
Turn left onto Lunenburg Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Lunenburg Drive
13
Turn left onto Ancient Spring Drive
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ancient Spring Drive
14
Turn right onto Winding Spring Circle
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Winding Spring Circle
15
Arrive at destination
Winding Spring Circle
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Florence, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69 miles.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 70.7 — 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
|
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.
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 71
Take the exit onto I 71 toward I 71 South: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 173
Toward I 71 South: Louisville
6
70.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward KY 329: Crestwood, Pewee Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 14
Toward KY 329: Crestwood, Pewee Valley
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.91 one way
$23.81 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $13.06 | $26.11 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.90 | $29.80 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $16.93 | $33.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.75 | $4.92 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Coldstream, KY
Evening in Coldstream on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
91°F
Providence, KY
38 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
1 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
1h 29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on I-71, which accounts for 94% of this drive. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 69 miles. Expect to transition to surface roads like Ballardsville Road (KY 329) for the final portion of the trip. The high highway percentage means you'll likely notice consistent speeds and frequent exits for a significant part of the drive.
94% 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: 69 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Ballardsville Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 42; US 127.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
931 ft
493 ft
Total Climb
563 ft
Total Descent
740 ft
Highest Point
931 ft
~5.5 mi in
Elevation Range
438 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Florence, KY to Coldstream, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Pewee Valley along the way.
Pewee Valley
70.7 mi in
|
~1h 17m
About the Cities
Starting in Florence, KY
Full guide →Founded 1830
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 29m. Total distance: 76.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coldstream, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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