How far is Daphne, AL from Athens, AL?
The driving distance from Daphne, AL to Athens, AL is about 347.1 miles (558.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295.2 miles (475 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Daphne and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daphne and Athens.
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Start on Belrose Avenue
83 m · 19 sec · Belrose Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue
48 m · 9 sec · Santa Rosa Avenue
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Turn left onto US Highway 98
2.9 mi · 5 min · US Highway 98
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Continue on Old Spanish Trail
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Turn slight right
95 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Spanish Fort Boulevard
891 ft · 20 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard
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Turn left
20.3 mi · 28 min
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Take the ramp right
1741 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
318.5 mi · 5 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 72: Athens, Huntsville
1307 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 72 East
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 72 East
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street South
1.4 km · 2 min · Jefferson Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Daphne and Athens.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Spanish Fort Boulevard
Merge slight left
319 mi · 05h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Daphne and Sunny near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Daphne to Athens?
The road trip is about 347.1 miles (558.6 km) and usually takes 06h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.7 miles from Daphne and 173.4 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295.2 miles (475 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.33 one way or $96.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Daphne and Sunny near Athens.
Stop Ideas Near Millbrook
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 Millbrook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Daphne and Athens. Straight-line distance: 295.12 mi (474.95 km).
#1 Daphne
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 27,719 |
| Coordinates | 30.6035300, -87.9036000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athens
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 28,643 |
| Coordinates | 34.8024300, -86.9721900 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-86.97219, 34.80243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 559 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $48.33 | $96.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $54.11 | $108.22 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $59.12 | $118.24 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $73.99 | $147.98 |
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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