How far is Clanton, AL from Florence, AL?
The driving distance from Clanton, AL to Florence, AL is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clanton and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clanton and Florence.
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Start on 1st Avenue North
10 m · 6 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 6th Street North
117 m · 21 sec · 6th Street North
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue North
1758 ft · 48 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Turn left onto 1st Street
114 m · 19 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Lay Dam Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Lay Dam Road
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Take the ramp left
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
97.5 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Clanton and Florence.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lay Dam Road
Merge slight left
97.5 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clanton and Sunny near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clanton to Florence?
The road trip is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Clanton and 84.2 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.49 one way or $44.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clanton and Sunny near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Colony
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colony.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clanton and Florence. Straight-line distance: 148.25 mi (238.58 km).
#1 Clanton
City in Chilton County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 8,764 |
| Coordinates | 32.8387400, -86.6294300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.49 | $44.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.30 | $50.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.47 | $54.95 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.17 | $64.33 |
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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