Origin
Florence, KY
Late night in Florence on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, KY to Dayton, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Dayton, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip between Florence and Dayton, Kentucky, you are looking at a brief 14.2-mile journey that typically takes about 23 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you will not need an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $2 on fuel for the trip, making it an incredibly budget-friendly option. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Kentucky, the drive remains consistent in its regional character. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that favors efficiency over sightseeing. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a local visit, this route offers a practical and predictable travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| Fairfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Turfway Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 50 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 6th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dixie Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 471 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dave Cowens Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 9.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, KY and Dayton, 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
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
I 71; I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71
Exit 1B
Toward I 71 North, US 50 East: Columbus
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 50
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 50
Toward US 50 East: Columbia Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 471 South: Newport Kentucky
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 471
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 471
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 5
Toward Newport, Bellevue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn slight right onto Park Avenue
480 ft
·
22 sec
·
Park Avenue
13
Turn right onto KY 8 Business
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Dave Cowens Drive
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on KY 8 Business
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairfield Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on KY 8 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
16
Turn right onto Dayton Avenue
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
Dayton Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Dayton Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 12.7 — 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
9
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 North, US 50 East: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 71 North, US 50 East: Columbus
6
11.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 471 South: Newport Kentucky
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 471 South: Newport Kentucky
9
12.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Newport, Bellevue
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 5
Toward Newport, Bellevue
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
KY 8 Business / Dave Cowens Drive
Turn right onto KY 8 Business / Dave Cowens Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Dayton, KY
Late night in Dayton on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
14 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
23m 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?
Expect a drive defined by efficiency, with 75% of your travel time spent on highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-71, which provides a long, uninterrupted stretch of 9.9 miles. The transition from the interstate onto local roads like Fairfield Avenue and Turfway Road marks a clear shift in pace as you move toward your destination. While the interstate portion allows for steady speeds, the final segments require you to navigate local thoroughfares. This combination keeps the drive feeling functional rather than scenic, focusing on getting you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Fairfield Avenue. 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
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 14.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
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 10.5 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Dayton, KY, road signs point toward Newport and Bellevue.
Newport
12.4 mi in
|
~17m
Bellevue
12.4 mi in
|
~17m
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 23m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on I 71. 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 Dayton, 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 10.5 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dayton, 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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