How far is Chelsea, AL from East Florence, AL?
The driving distance from Chelsea, AL to East Florence, AL is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chelsea and East Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea and East Florence.
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Start on Triana Boulevard Southwest
2730 ft · 1 min · Triana Boulevard Southwest
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Turn left onto Drake Avenue Southwest
1.6 km · 2 min · Drake Avenue Southwest
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Turn slight right
53 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Patton Road Southwest
1.6 km · 2 min · Patton Road Southwest
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Continue on Jordan Lane Southwest
2392 ft · 51 sec · Jordan Lane Southwest
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Continue on Jordan Lane Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jordan Lane Northwest
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Turn left onto University Drive Northwest
35.8 mi · 49 min · University Drive Northwest
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Continue on United States Highway 72
18.9 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 72
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Huntsville Road
3 mi · 6 min · Huntsville Road
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Turn sharp right onto Midway Street
18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Midway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chelsea and East Florence.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
University Drive Northwest
Turn left onto University Drive Northwest
35.8 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Chelsea and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chelsea to East Florence?
The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Chelsea and 40.1 miles from East Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chelsea and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Florence.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chelsea and East Florence. Straight-line distance: 59.58 mi (95.88 km).
#1 Chelsea
City in Madison County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 14,608 |
| Coordinates | 34.6906500, -86.6099900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Florence
City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 35,733 |
| Coordinates | 34.8095300, -87.6494700 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montgomery Avenue (-87.649499, 34.80953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.90 | $21.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
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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