Origin
Warsaw, KY
Late night in Warsaw on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warsaw, 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
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.
Warsaw, KY
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Florence, KY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Warsaw to Florence, Kentucky, covers a brief 28.2-mile distance that you can easily complete in about 34 minutes. Because this is a short journey entirely within the Southeast region, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $4 for fuel to cover the distance, making this an extremely economical commute. Since the route relies on local roads rather than interstates, you get a direct look at the local landscape. It is a straightforward trip that provides maximum flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 25.4 mi | 37m |
| Main Cross Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 25.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw, KY and Florence, KY.
1
Start on KY 35
124 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Cross Street
2
Turn right onto US 42
25 mi
·
37 min
·
West Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Main Street
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
4
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 42 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
25.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
Florence, KY
Late night in Florence on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. You will spend your entire time navigating via West Main Street and Main Street, as this route features 0% highway driving. Because there are no long highway stretches, you will find yourself navigating local turns throughout the full 28.2-mile duration. This lack of high-speed interstate travel gives the trip a slower, more deliberate pace compared to typical cross-country road trips. Be prepared to focus on the road as you transition between these local thoroughfares.
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: 25.4 mi on West Main Street.
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 early in the drive near US 42 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Warsaw, KY to Florence, KY is easy. At 37m with 0% 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 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.4 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Warsaw, KY
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Warsaw Historic District — historic district in Warsaw, Kentucky, United States
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 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.4 miles on West Main Street. 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 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.4 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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