How far is Daleville, AL from Florence, AL?
The driving distance from Daleville, AL to Florence, AL is about 300.2 miles (483.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.6 miles (429 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Daleville and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daleville and Florence.
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Start on the route
62 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Daleville Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Daleville Avenue
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Boll Weevil Circle
3.1 mi · 4 min · Boll Weevil Circle
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Turn right onto Neal Metcalf Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Neal Metcalf Road
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Continue on Neil Metcalf Road
22.8 mi · 34 min · Neil Metcalf Road
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Turn slight left
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
3183 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
859 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
36.1 mi · 43 min
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Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Turn right onto Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Turn right onto Ann Street
911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto Ann Street South
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
138.3 mi · 2 hr 32 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 Daleville and Florence.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-65 North
Merge slight left
138 mi · 02h 32m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Daleville and Rain Showers Likely near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Daleville to Florence?
The road trip is about 300.2 miles (483.1 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Calera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.1 miles from Daleville and 151.1 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.6 miles (429 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.10 one way or $80.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Daleville and Rain Showers Likely near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Calera
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 Calera.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Daleville and Florence. Straight-line distance: 266.58 mi (429.02 km).
#1 Daleville
City in Alabama
| Population | 5,095 |
| Coordinates | 31.3101700, -85.7129900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| 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: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $40.10 | $80.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.10 | $90.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $48.98 | $97.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $57.34 | $114.69 |
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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