How far is Arab, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Arab, AL to Florence, AL is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75 miles (120.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
91.39 mi
01h 47m
Flight
75.01 mi
120.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.01 mi
Kilometers
120.72 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.39 mi
Kilometers
147.08 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 10:51 AM CDT
Return by in Arab
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arab
2026-04-23T09:04
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 10:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arab
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Hartselle
AL

City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States

From Arab
45.7 mi
00h 53m
To Florence
45.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    141 m · 16 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cullman Road

    19.7 mi · 27 min · Cullman Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    61 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arab 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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cullman Road
19.7 mi · 22%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 7%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 5%
South Pine Street
0.22 mi
North Main Street
0.09 mi
West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

61 mi · 01h 14m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
75 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartselle
00h 53m from Arab
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arab and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Hartselle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Arab and 45.7 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 75 miles (120.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arab and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Hartselle

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

104 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arab and Florence. Straight-line distance: 75.01 mi (120.72 km).

Arab

#1 Arab

City in Marshall County, Alabama, US

Population8,406
Coordinates34.3181500, -86.4958200
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-86.495762, 34.31815)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.21 L · about $12.23
Round trip
$24.46
6.46 gal · 24.42 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.23 $24.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.76 $27.51
Premium $4.63 $14.94 $29.88
Diesel $5.42 $17.49 $34.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arab and Florence. The current time is 09:04:34.

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.