How far is Alexandria, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Alexandria, AL to Florence, AL is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.82 mi
02h 40m
Flight
124.44 mi
200.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.44 mi
Kilometers
200.26 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.82 mi
Kilometers
228.24 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, May 28, 4:27 PM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Thu, May 28, 7:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-05-28T13:47
Arrive Florence
Thu, May 28, 4:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Berlin
AL

Unincorporated community in Alabama

From Alexandria
70.9 mi
01h 20m
To Florence
71 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Stadium Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Stadium Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Post Oak Road

    2986 ft · 57 sec · Post Oak Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    24.2 mi · 35 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US 278

    2.9 mi · 4 min · US 278

  7. 7

    Continue on Thompson Bridge Road

    157 m · 8 sec · Thompson Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on US 278

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US 278

  9. 9

    Continue on Thompson Bridge Road

    37.5 mi · 52 min · Thompson Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Florence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thompson Bridge Road
37.6 mi · 26%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 4%
US 278
4.54 mi · 3%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 3%
Stadium Drive
0.67 mi
Post Oak Road
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

61.5 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
124.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
01h 20m from Alexandria
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Florence?

The road trip is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from Alexandria and 71 miles from Florence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.94 one way or $37.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berlin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berlin.

RAIL

Birmingham

75 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

103 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Florence. Straight-line distance: 124.44 mi (200.26 km).

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#1 Alexandria

Alexandria is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.7739900, -85.8855200
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Stadium Drive (-85.885479, 33.774)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.94 L · about $18.94
Round trip
$37.87
10 gal · 37.88 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.94 $37.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.30 $42.59
Premium $4.63 $23.13 $46.25
Diesel $5.42 $27.08 $54.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · May 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Florence. The current time is 13:47:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.