How far is Citronelle, AL from Florence, AL?
The driving distance from Citronelle, AL to Florence, AL is about 314 miles (505.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.2 miles (415.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Citronelle and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Citronelle and Florence.
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Start on East State Street
3148 ft · 1 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
46.2 mi · 54 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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6.8 mi · 8 min
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1.7 mi · 2 min
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1.8 mi · 2 min
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6.3 mi · 7 min
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5.6 mi · 6 min
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3.5 mi · 4 min
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4.7 mi · 5 min
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5.3 mi · 6 min
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3.7 mi · 4 min
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1.3 mi · 2 min
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78.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 North: Columbus, Aberdeen
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Plymouth Bluff Access Road
95 m · 6 sec · Plymouth Bluff Access Road
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Take the exit right toward US 82 East, US 45 North, MS 12 East: Columbus
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
761 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 3 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Military Road
48 m · 3 sec · Military Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Military Road
607 ft · 12 sec · Military Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Military Road
29 m · 2 sec · Military Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Military Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Military Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Road
12.2 mi · 17 min · Military Road
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Pond Street
10.8 mi · 16 min · Pond Street
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Continue straight
23.6 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Street South
5.6 mi · 7 min · Military Street South
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Continue straight
18.5 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
13.2 mi · 17 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on George Wallace Highway
14.7 mi · 19 min · George Wallace Highway
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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 Citronelle and Florence.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North 3rd Street
Continue straight
78.9 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Citronelle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Citronelle to Florence?
The road trip is about 314 miles (505.3 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Geiger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.2 miles from Citronelle and 160.8 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.2 miles (415.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 6:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.96 one way or $83.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Citronelle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Geiger
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 Geiger.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Citronelle and Florence. Straight-line distance: 258.25 mi (415.62 km).
#1 Citronelle
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,873 |
| Coordinates | 31.0907300, -88.2280600 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| 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: 505 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $41.96 | $83.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $47.19 | $94.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $51.25 | $102.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $60.00 | $120.00 |
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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