How far is Atmore, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Atmore, AL to Florence, AL is about 325.1 miles (523.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
325.1 mi
05h 01m
Flight
261.11 mi
420.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.11 mi
Kilometers
420.22 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.1 mi
Kilometers
523.19 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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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 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM CDT
Return by in Atmore
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atmore
2026-04-22T23:45
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atmore
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
Thorsby
AL

Town in Alabama, USA

From Atmore
162.4 mi
02h 30m
To Florence
162.7 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    251.8 mi · 4 hr 34 min

  4. 4

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

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  6. 6

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

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

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
258 mi · 79%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 17%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 2%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 1%
AL 157
0.23 mi
South Pine Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

252 mi · 04h 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
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64 mi
261.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorsby
02h 30m from Atmore
Leave By
6:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Atmore and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 325.1 miles (523.2 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Thorsby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.4 miles from Atmore and 162.7 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 6:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.44 one way or $86.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Atmore and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Thorsby

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

43 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

64 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

67 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atmore and Florence. Straight-line distance: 261.11 mi (420.22 km).

Atmore

#1 Atmore

City in Escambia County, Alabama, USA

Population8,949
Coordinates31.0237900, -87.4938700
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-87.493818, 31.023791)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 523 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.47 gal
43.42 L · about $43.44
Round trip
$86.87
22.94 gal · 86.84 L
Estimated CO2
101.9 kg one way
Round trip: 203.9 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.44 $86.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.85 $97.70
Premium $4.63 $53.05 $106.10
Diesel $5.42 $62.11 $124.22

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 Atmore and Florence. The current time is 23:45:06.

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.