How far is Alachua, FL from Demopolis, AL?
The driving distance from Alachua, FL to Demopolis, AL is about 440.2 miles (708.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 372.7 miles (599.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alachua and Demopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alachua and Demopolis.
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Start on Palmetto Boulevard
141 m · 23 sec · Palmetto Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 105th Avenue
1429 ft · 1 min · Northwest 105th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Creek Drive
2013 ft · 2 min · Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Palmetto Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Palmetto Boulevard
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Turn left onto Turkey Creek Boulevard
744 ft · 37 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard
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Turn left onto ML King Memorial Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · ML King Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Lake City
1634 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
35.1 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
159.4 mi · 2 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 276: Marianna
1197 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 276 North: Marianna
151 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Kynesville Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Kynesville Road
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
2347 ft · 48 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn slight right
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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13.2 mi · 16 min
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3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Ross Clark Circle
4.9 mi · 8 min · Ross Clark Circle
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Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Montgomery Highway
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Continue straight
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Turn left onto South Boulevard
5.5 mi · 8 min · South Boulevard
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Take the exit left toward I 65, US 80
1660 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3278 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Selma
46.3 mi · 57 min
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
29.1 mi · 37 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn straight onto United States Highway 80
19.7 mi · 24 min · United States Highway 80
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Continue on South Cedar Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · South Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
111 m · 18 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Strawberry Avenue
34 m · 5 sec · North Strawberry Avenue
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0 m · 1 sec · North Strawberry Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alachua and Demopolis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
159 mi · 02h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alachua and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Demopolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alachua to Demopolis?
The road trip is about 440.2 miles (708.5 km) and usually takes 08h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Campbellton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 220.1 miles from Alachua and 220.2 miles from Demopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 372.7 miles (599.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.46 one way or $128.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alachua and Demopolis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alachua and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Demopolis.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alachua and Demopolis. Straight-line distance: 372.68 mi (599.77 km).
#1 Alachua
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
| Population | 9,916 |
| Coordinates | 29.7516300, -82.4248300 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Demopolis
City in Alabama
| Population | 6,539 |
| Coordinates | 32.5176400, -87.8364000 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Demopolis (-87.8364, 32.51764)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 709 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $64.46 | $128.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $71.42 | $142.84 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $76.08 | $152.17 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $67.60 | $135.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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