How far is Columbiana, AL from Florence, AL?
The driving distance from Columbiana, AL to Florence, AL is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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 02h 34m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbiana and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbiana and Florence.
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Start on South Main Street
15 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West College Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West College Street
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Continue on Alabama Highway 70
1.1 km · 1 min · Alabama Highway 70
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Turn right onto County Road 26
9.2 mi · 15 min · County Road 26
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Turn right onto 1st Street South
2 mi · 3 min · 1st Street South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-65 North: Birmingham
1628 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
71.2 mi · 1 hr 19 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 Columbiana and Florence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-65 North
Merge slight left
71.2 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbiana and Sunny near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbiana to Florence?
The road trip is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Dodge City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Columbiana and 75.7 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.22 one way or $40.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbiana and Sunny near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Dodge City
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 Dodge City.
Birmingham
Anniston
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbiana and Florence. Straight-line distance: 127.72 mi (205.54 km).
#1 Columbiana
City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 4,682 |
| Coordinates | 33.1781700, -86.6072100 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.22 | $40.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.74 | $45.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.70 | $49.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.92 | $57.83 |
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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