Origin
Newport, KY
Late night in Newport on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newport, 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
22m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newport, KY
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Florence, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Newport and Florence, Kentucky, this 13.5-mile journey is a straightforward commute. You can easily complete the trip in about 21 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel will keep your tank ready for the drive, which remains entirely within the state's Southeast region. Since the route requires no formal stops, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows. It is a practical, no-fuss trip that serves as an efficient link between these two Northern Kentucky hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| Turfway Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 27 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dixie Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Monmouth Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 5th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 9.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, KY and Florence, KY.
1
Start on West 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto US 27; KY 8
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Monmouth Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 27; KY 8
439 ft
·
20 sec
·
East 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto US 27
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 27
Toward US 27 North
5
Continue on US 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 27
Toward US 27 North
6
Continue on Broadway Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3rd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Louisville, Lexington
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto I 71
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 182
Toward KY 1017: Turfway Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto KY 842
527 ft
·
9 sec
·
Houston Road
12
Turn right
229 ft
·
8 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto KY 1017
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Turfway Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on KY 1017
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Turfway Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn slight right onto US 25; US 42; US 127
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dixie Highway
16
Turn right onto Main Street
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 27; KY 8 / Monmouth Street
Turn left onto US 27; KY 8 / Monmouth Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 27; KY 8 / East 3rd Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 27; KY 8 / East 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 27
Enter roundabout onto US 27 toward US 27 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 27 North
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Louisville, Lexington
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Louisville, Lexi...
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward KY 1017: Turfway Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 182
Toward KY 1017: Turfway Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 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 | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
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
Florence, KY
Late night in Florence on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 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
18 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
22m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because the highway share is 0%, you will navigate local streets exclusively, shifting away from high-speed travel. Your journey relies on a sequence of Monmouth Street, East 3rd Street, and US 27 North to navigate the local terrain. With the longest stretch covering 0 miles on Monmouth Street, the route demands constant attention to turns rather than long, uninterrupted segments. It is a classic local transit experience that prioritizes navigation through city streets over highway cruising.
74% 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: 9.5 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Turfway Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 27; KY 8 / Monmouth Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 27; KY 8 / Monmouth Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (US 27; KY 8 / East 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 27): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Newport, KY to Florence, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Lexington along the way.
Lexington
1.5 mi in
|
~4m
About the Cities
Starting in Newport, KY
Full guide →Newport is a city on the Ohio River in Kentucky's Northern Ohio River Region or as locals call it, Northern Kentucky. Founded in the 1790s by James Taylor, Jr., Newport is named after British Admiral Christopher Newport, who helped to found the Jamestown colony in 1607. In its early years, Newport was home to an army post, which helped to spur the town's growth. Later, it was known as a vice district, given Cincinnati's conservative nature it was a perfect nearby refuge for burlesque, gambling, and other vices. The City had a strong mafia presence for many years. Today, it is proximity to Cincinnati that provides the spur, as Newport's hotels and riverfront area draw visitors from the Queen City. The city is quite a bit more family friendly these days with Newport on the Levee having an aquarium and many family friendly events.
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 22m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 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 Florence, 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 0.1 miles (US 27; KY 8 / Monmouth Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (US 27; KY 8 / East 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 27): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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