Origin
Silver Grove, KY
Late night in Silver Grove on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Grove, 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
28m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silver Grove, KY
Brett Sayles
Florence, KY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Silver Grove, KY to Florence, KY is 17.2 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Ronald Reagan Highway and Dixie Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick trip entirely within the Southeast region of Kentucky, connecting two points with a very local feel. It’s a short drive that’s best suited for a single day, offering a straightforward journey between these two communities. You'll find this route to be a straightforward local connection, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Dixie Highway | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Industrial Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Mary Ingles Highway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Alexandria Pike | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Four Mile Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Highway
— 6.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Grove, KY and Florence, KY.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto KY 547
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Four Mile Road
3
Turn left onto KY 8
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Mary Ingles Highway
4
Turn left onto KY 8
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Industrial Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto US 27; KY 8
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Alexandria Pike
Use the right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 1B
Toward I 275 West: Airport
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 275
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 83
Toward US 25, US 42, US 127: Dixie Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 275 West, US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto US 25; US 42; US 127
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Dixie Highway
12
Continue on US 25; US 42; US 127
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dixie Highway
13
Turn right onto Main Street
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
KY 8 / Industrial Road
Turn left onto KY 8 / Industrial Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 275 West: Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 275 West: Airport
8
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 25, US 42, US 127: Dixie Highway
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 83
Toward US 25, US 42, US 127: Dixie Highway
8
13.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 275 West, US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 275 West, US 25 South, US 42 South, US...
9
13.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South: Dixie Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 25 South, US 42 South, US 127 South:...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Florence, KY
Late night in Florence on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 14 mph
86% chance
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
28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 characterized by its frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive' rather than an open highway experience. With 0% highway share, you’ll be navigating local roads for the entire 17.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.8 miles on Ronald Reagan Highway. Expect a driving experience that requires your attention to navigate various intersections and local traffic patterns, rather than settling into a long, steady cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Ronald Reagan Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near KY 8 / Industrial Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 17.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (KY 8 / Industrial Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
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 28m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Ronald Reagan Highway. 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 1.9 miles (KY 8 / Industrial Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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