How far is Bay Minette, AL from Florence, AL?
The driving distance from Bay Minette, AL to Florence, AL is about 345.2 miles (555.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270.7 miles (435.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bay Minette and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Minette and Florence.
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Start on Hoyle Avenue
72 m · 10 sec · Hoyle Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
66 m · 6 sec · East 2nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Courthouse Square
90 m · 7 sec · Hand Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Hand Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hand Avenue
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Turn right onto Rabun Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road
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Take the ramp straight
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
271.7 mi · 4 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
1215 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Section Line Road
61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road
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Continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Pine Street
1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay Minette and Florence.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Rabun Road
Merge slight left
272 mi · 04h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bay Minette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bay Minette to Florence?
The road trip is about 345.2 miles (555.5 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.4 miles from Bay Minette and 172.7 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270.7 miles (435.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.5 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 6:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.13 one way or $92.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bay Minette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Enterprise
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Enterprise.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bay Minette and Florence. Straight-line distance: 270.69 mi (435.63 km).
#1 Bay Minette
County seat of Baldwin County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 9,509 |
| Coordinates | 30.8829600, -87.7730500 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 555 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $46.13 | $92.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $51.87 | $103.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $56.33 | $112.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $65.95 | $131.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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