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Trip from London, OH to Florence, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

11m

Distance

6.4 mi

10 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 11m ★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Madison County, Ohio, United States

London, OH

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Downtown Florence, OH, OH

Florence, OH

WASSIM AHMED

Trip Overview

This short 6.4-mile drive from London to Florence, Ohio, will only take about 11 minutes to complete. It's an easy local journey perfect for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be navigating primarily along Columbus Cincinnati Road, East High Street, and Neil Road, with no highway driving involved. Budget around $1 for fuel for this quick hop between towns within the Midwest region. The overall feel is that of a straightforward local commute rather than an extensive road trip experience.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Columbus Cincinnati Road 5.2 mi 7m
East High Street 0.8 mi 2m
Neil Road 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Columbus Cincinnati Road — 5.2 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between London, OH and Florence, OH.

1

Start on US 42; SR 38; SR 142

0.8 mi · 2 min · East High Street
2

Continue on US 42

5.2 mi · 7 min · Columbus Cincinnati Road
3

Turn left onto Neil Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Neil Road
4

Arrive at destination

Neil Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

1 of 1

1 decision points cluster around mile 6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
6 mi into trip | ~10m in | Neil Road

Turn left onto Neil Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.99 one way

$1.99 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $1.10 $2.20
premium $4.91 $1.24 $2.47
diesel $5.61 $1.41 $2.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.9 0 $0.67 $0.31
Efficient EV 1.6 0 $0.56 $0.26
EV Truck/SUV 2.6 0 $0.90 $0.41

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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

London, OH

Morning in London on Sunday

Local time

10:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Florence, OH

Morning in Florence on Sunday

Local time

10:55 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

11m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this entire 6.4-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. The roads you'll be using include Columbus Cincinnati Road, East High Street, and Neil Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles on Columbus Cincinnati Road. This route doesn't feature high-speed highway segments, so the pace will be dictated by local traffic and intersections. You won't experience dramatic shifts in scenery or road type; it's a consistent local road experience.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Columbus Cincinnati Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near Neil Road.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from London, OH to Florence, OH is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 6 miles (Neil Road): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in London, OH

Full guide →

London is a town in the Greater Columbus area of Ohio.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

This is an incredibly easy same-day round trip, clocking in at just 6.4 miles and 11 minutes. You'll have plenty of time for other weekend activities.

Family Friendly

With a minimal 11-minute drive and no highway, this is a super short and manageable trip for families with young kids. Navigation is a breeze with its low complexity.

Solo Traveler

This quick 6.4-mile, 11-minute drive is a comfortable solo distance, ideal for a brief excursion or running a quick errand.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

This 6.4-mile, 11-minute drive is perfect for first-time drivers. Its turn-heavy but low-complexity rating (1/10) means you'll get comfortable with local roads without feeling overwhelmed.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Columbus Cincinnati Road. 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.

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 6 miles (Neil Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Florence, OH 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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