Origin
Florence, KY
Late night in Florence on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, KY to Warsaw, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Warsaw, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through Kentucky, the 25.4-mile journey from Florence to Warsaw is a straightforward option. You can expect this trip to take about 37 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day outing. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is an incredibly affordable way to get from the Florence area down to Warsaw. Since both towns are located within the Southeast region of Kentucky, the transition between them is seamless. You do not need to worry about splitting this drive into multiple days, as it is easily manageable in one sitting. It is a practical, no-fuss route that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 42 | 25.3 mi | 37m |
| Main Cross Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 42
— 25.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, KY and Warsaw, 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
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 42; US 127
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 42; US 127
20 mi
·
28 min
·
US 42; US 127
5
Turn left onto KY 35
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Cross Street
6
Arrive at destination
KY 35
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.4 — 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.
3
25.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
KY 35 / Main Cross Street
Turn left onto KY 35 / Main Cross Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Warsaw, KY
Late night in Warsaw on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
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
37m 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?
Forget about highway cruising on this trip, as the route consists entirely of local roads and features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating Main Cross Street for the entirety of the 25.4-mile trek. This is a turn-heavy, local drive that requires your full attention rather than the mindless steering found on an interstate. Because the longest stretch on any single road is effectively zero miles of highway, the personality of this drive is defined by constant maneuvering through local terrain. Be prepared for a more hands-on experience behind the wheel as you navigate the local road network connecting these two Kentucky communities.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.3 mi on US 42.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 42 and Main Cross Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 42; US 127.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Florence, KY to Warsaw, KY is easy. At 37m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 42; US 127): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.4 miles (KY 35 / Main Cross Street): Navigation decision point.
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".
Arriving in Warsaw, KY
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Warsaw Historic District — historic district in Warsaw, Kentucky, United States
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 37m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.3 miles on US 42. 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 25.4 miles (KY 35 / Main Cross Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Warsaw, 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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