Origin
La Grange, KY
Morning in La Grange on Tuesday
Local time
9:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Grange, KY to Florence, 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
1h 10m
Distance
64.4 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Grange, KY
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Florence, KY
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Trip Overview
La Grange, KY to Florence, KY is 64.4 miles and takes about 1h 10m via I 71 and US 42, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky, moving you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. For the most part, you'll be on the interstate, making this a quick and straightforward transit. Consider this route for a simple point-to-point move or as a segment of a larger Kentucky road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 62 mi | 1h 6m |
| US 42 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South 1st Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 62 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Grange, KY and Florence, KY.
1
Start on West Main Street
4 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto KY 53
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South 1st Avenue
3
Continue on KY 53
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South 1st Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
5
Merge onto I 71
54 mi
·
58 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 71
Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 180
Toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto US 42; US 127
244 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 42; US 127
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on US 42; US 127
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 42; US 127
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Main Street
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from La Grange, 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 62 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.3 — 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
|
KY 53 / South 1st Avenue
Turn left onto KY 53 / South 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 71
Merge onto I 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
55.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71 toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
8
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 180
Toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence
6
63.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 42; US 127
Turn right onto US 42; US 127
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.07 one way
$20.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.05 | $22.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.39 | $24.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Florence, KY
Morning in Florence on Tuesday
Local time
9:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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 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 10m 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?
This drive is almost entirely on highways, with 98% of the route utilizing interstates and major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 62 miles on I 71. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic as you approach your destination. The final portion of the drive will transition from the highway environment to surface streets like South 1st Street as you enter Florence.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 42. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 53 / South 1st Avenue.
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 10m drive. You will face about 6 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 (KY 53 / South 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.2 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in La Grange, KY
Full guide →La Grange is a city of about 9,000 people (2018) in the Kentucky Derby Region. It is 22 mi (35 km) from Louisville.
Arriving 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 10m. Total distance: 64.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (KY 53 / South 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.2 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Florence, 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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