How far is Attalla, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Attalla, AL to Florence, AL is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.44 mi
02h 15m
Flight
105.31 mi
169.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.31 mi
Kilometers
169.48 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.44 mi
Kilometers
187.4 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM CDT
Return by in Attalla
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attalla
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Attalla
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
West Point
AL

Town

From Attalla
58.2 mi
01h 07m
To Florence
58.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 Attalla and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street Northwest

    2.2 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US 278

    2.9 mi · 4 min · US 278

  3. 3

    Continue on Thompson Bridge Road

    157 m · 8 sec · Thompson Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on US 278

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US 278

  5. 5

    Continue on Thompson Bridge Road

    37.5 mi · 52 min · Thompson Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  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 Attalla 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thompson Bridge Road
37.6 mi · 32%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 5%
US 278
4.54 mi · 4%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 4%
3rd Street Northwest
2.24 mi · 2%
South Pine Street
0.22 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
105.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
01h 07m from Attalla
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Attalla and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Attalla and 58.3 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.56 one way or $31.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

82 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attalla and Florence. Straight-line distance: 105.31 mi (169.48 km).

Attalla

#1 Attalla

City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA

Population5,832
Coordinates34.0217600, -86.0885900
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street Northwest (-86.088512, 34.021681)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.55 L · about $15.56
Round trip
$31.13
8.22 gal · 31.1 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.56 $31.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.50 $35.01
Premium $4.63 $19.01 $38.02
Diesel $5.42 $22.26 $44.51

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 Attalla and Florence. The current time is 00:17:25.

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.