How far is Andalusia, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Andalusia, AL to Florence, AL is about 294.9 miles (474.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251 miles (403.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
294.88 mi
04h 34m
Flight
250.97 mi
403.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.97 mi
Kilometers
403.9 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.88 mi
Kilometers
474.57 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 8:35 AM CDT
Return by in Andalusia
Sat, Apr 18, 1:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andalusia
2026-04-18T04:01
Arrive Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 8:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andalusia
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Calera
AL

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Andalusia
147.3 mi
02h 17m
To Florence
147.6 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Court Square

    57 m · 6 sec · Court Square

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Church Street

    1420 ft · 31 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto River Falls Street

    2301 ft · 1 min · River Falls Street

  4. 4

    Continue on River Falls Road

    573 ft · 16 sec · River Falls Road

  5. 5

    Continue on River Falls Street

    1808 ft · 50 sec · River Falls Street

  6. 6

    Continue on River Falls Street

    529 ft · 21 sec · River Falls Street

  7. 7

    Continue on River Falls Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · River Falls Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Mobile Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Mobile Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1486 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    195.4 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  14. 14

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mobile Road
205 mi · 70%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 19%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 2%
River Falls Street
4.72 mi · 2%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 1%
Church Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Mobile Road

Merge slight left

195 mi · 03h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
251 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calera
02h 17m from Andalusia
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Andalusia and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Andalusia to Florence?

The road trip is about 294.9 miles (474.6 km) and usually takes 04h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Calera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.3 miles from Andalusia and 147.6 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 251 miles (403.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.42 one way or $78.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Andalusia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Calera

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Calera, 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 Calera.

BUS

Brent, AL

42 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

46 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

74 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

76 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andalusia and Florence. Straight-line distance: 250.97 mi (403.9 km).

Andalusia

#1 Andalusia

City in Covington County, Alabama, USA

Population8,677
Coordinates31.3080800, -86.4824300
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Square (-86.48243, 31.308353)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.41 gal
39.39 L · about $39.42
Round trip
$78.85
20.82 gal · 78.78 L
Estimated CO2
92.5 kg one way
Round trip: 185 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.42 $78.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.34 $88.67
Premium $4.63 $48.15 $96.29
Diesel $5.42 $56.37 $112.74

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Andalusia and Florence. The current time is 04:01:21.

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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.