How far is it from Elsmere, KY, to Cynthiana, KY, ?

The distance between Elsmere, KY, and Cynthiana, KY, is 58 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Elsmere, KY, to Cynthiana, KY, ?

The drive from Elsmere, KY, to Cynthiana, KY, takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Elsmere, KY, to Cynthiana, KY, ?

The fastest route from Elsmere, KY, to Cynthiana, KY, covers 58 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

Which direction is Cynthiana, KY from Elsmere, KY?

Cynthiana, KY lies roughly to the south of Elsmere, KY.

Which roads does the route from Elsmere, KY to Cynthiana, KY follow?

The drive from Elsmere, KY to Cynthiana, KY mainly follows I 71, KY 36.

Which towns do you pass between Elsmere, KY and Cynthiana, KY?

Towns on the route from Elsmere, KY to Cynthiana, KY include Florence, Williamstown.

Are there charging stations between Elsmere, KY and Cynthiana, KY?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Elsmere, KY to Cynthiana, KY, including Flying J 664 (350 kW); Western Hills Plaza (350 kW); Florence, KY - Meijer - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 56.

Elsmere, KY Cynthiana, KY

Distance: 58 miDuration: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Elsmere, KY to Cynthiana, KY takes about 1 h 30 min via KY 36. The distance is 58 mi. The straight-line distance is 46 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Edgewood, KY, Williamstown, KY. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 58 mi

1 Depart straight onto Grouse Court 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left onto Ripple Creek Drive 156 yd
3 Turn right onto Central Row 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Main Street 26 yd
5 Continue slightly right onto Main Street 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Dixie Highway 1 mi
7 Continue slightly left onto Dixie Highway 2 mi
8 Continue straight 1 mi
9 Turn left 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left 26 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Stewartsville Road 1 mi
13 At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street 2 mi

14 Turn straight onto Cordova Road 25 mi
15 Turn left onto West Pleasant Street 1 mi
16 Turn right onto North Main Street 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto John Hunt Morgan Bridge 1 mi
18 Turn left 86 yd
19 Arrive right

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The return trip from Cynthiana, KY to Elsmere, KY covers roughly the same distance, 58 mi.

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Charging points along the way

56 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 32 mi

Flying J 664CCS · 13019 Walton Verona Rd., Walton, KY, 41094350 kW
Western Hills PlazaCCS, CHAdeMO · 6000 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45211350 kW
Florence, KY - Meijer - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 4990 Houston Road, Florence, KY, 41042250 kW
Valley Plaza Parkway - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 3485 Valley Plaza Pkwy, Fort Mitchell, KY, 41017250 kW
KERRY HYUN FLOR DC 2CCS, CHAdeMO · 6149 Hopeful Church Rd, Florence, KY, 41042150 kW

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Cynthiana, KY → Owenton, KY46 mi · 1 h 20 min Cynthiana, KY → Aberdeen, OH52 mi · 1 h 15 min Cynthiana, KY → Carlisle, KY19 mi · 35 min Cynthiana, KY → Butler, KY33 mi · 50 min Cynthiana, KY → Frankfort, KY39 mi · 1 h 5 min Cynthiana, KY → Nicholasville, KY41 mi · 1 h 5 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Elsmere, KY, {fromState} to Cynthiana, KY, {toState}?: The distance between Elsmere, KY, {fromState} and Cynthiana, KY, {toState} is 58 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Elsmere, KY, {fromState} to Cynthiana, KY, {toState}?: The drive from Elsmere, KY, {fromState} to Cynthiana, KY, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Elsmere, KY, {fromState} to Cynthiana, KY, {toState}?: The fastest route from Elsmere, KY, {fromState} to Cynthiana, KY, {toState} covers 58 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Cynthiana, KY from Elsmere, KY?: Cynthiana, KY lies roughly to the south of Elsmere, KY.
Which roads does the route from Elsmere, KY to Cynthiana, KY follow?: The drive from Elsmere, KY to Cynthiana, KY mainly follows I 71, KY 36.
Which towns do you pass between Elsmere, KY and Cynthiana, KY?: Towns on the route from Elsmere, KY to Cynthiana, KY include Florence, Williamstown.
Are there charging stations between Elsmere, KY and Cynthiana, KY?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Elsmere, KY to Cynthiana, KY, including Flying J 664 (350 kW); Western Hills Plaza (350 kW); Florence, KY - Meijer - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 56.

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