How far is Cullman, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Cullman, AL to Florence, AL is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.46 mi
01h 20m
Flight
64.18 mi
103.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.18 mi
Kilometers
103.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.46 mi
Kilometers
111.79 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 11:19 PM CDT
Return by in Cullman
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cullman
2026-04-22T21:59
Arrive Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 11:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cullman
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Moulton
AL

City in Alabama

From Cullman
34.7 mi
00h 40m
To Florence
34.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cullman and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cullman and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest

    2563 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Continue on 2nd Avenue Northwest

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Section Line Road

  4. 4

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cullman and Florence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 80%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 9%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 6%
2nd Avenue Northwest
1.87 mi · 3%
Section Line Road
1.11 mi · 2%
2nd Avenue Southwest
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

University of North Alabama Highway

Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

55.4 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
64.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moulton
00h 40m from Cullman
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cullman and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cullman to Florence?

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Moulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Cullman and 34.8 miles from Florence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cullman and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Moulton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moulton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moulton.

RAIL

Birmingham

117 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cullman and Florence. Straight-line distance: 64.18 mi (103.28 km).

Cullman

#1 Cullman

City in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

Population16,564
Coordinates34.1748200, -86.8436100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue Southwest (-86.843695, 34.174786)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.28 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.56
4.9 gal · 18.56 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.28 $18.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.43 $20.87
Premium $4.63 $11.33 $22.66
Diesel $5.42 $13.27 $26.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cullman and Florence. The current time is 21:59:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.