How far is Daphne, AL from East Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Daphne, AL to East Florence, AL is about 369.9 miles (595.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291 miles (468.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
369.93 mi
05h 47m
Flight
290.98 mi
468.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.98 mi
Kilometers
468.29 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.93 mi
Kilometers
595.34 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Return by in Daphne
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Daphne
2026-04-22T21:06
Arrive East Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Daphne
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Oak Grove
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Daphne
184.7 mi
02h 53m
To East Florence
185.2 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Daphne and East Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Daphne and East Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Belrose Avenue

    83 m · 19 sec · Belrose Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue

    48 m · 9 sec · Santa Rosa Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Highway 98

    2.9 mi · 5 min · US Highway 98

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Spanish Trail

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    95 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Spanish Fort Boulevard

    891 ft · 20 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left

    20.3 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1741 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    277.6 mi · 5 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  13. 13

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

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

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Huntsville Road

    2229 ft · 56 sec · Huntsville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Midway Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Midway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spanish Fort Boulevard
278 mi · 75%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 15%
US Highway 98
2.94 mi · 1%
Wheeler Highway
2.11 mi · 1%
Old Spanish Trail
0.92 mi
Main Street
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Spanish Fort Boulevard

Merge slight left

278 mi · 05h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.9 mi
291 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
02h 53m from Daphne
Leave By
5:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Daphne and Sunny near East Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Daphne to East Florence?

The road trip is about 369.9 miles (595.3 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.7 miles from Daphne and 185.2 miles from East Florence.

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

The direct path is about 291 miles (468.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.42 one way or $98.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Daphne and Sunny near East Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oak Grove, 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 Oak Grove.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

39 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

50 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

69 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

72 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Daphne and East Florence. Straight-line distance: 290.98 mi (468.29 km).

Daphne

#1 Daphne

City in Alabama, United States

Population27,719
Coordinates30.6035300, -87.9036000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Florence

City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America

Population35,733
Coordinates34.8095300, -87.6494700
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Belrose Avenue (-87.903601, 30.603613)
End: Montgomery Avenue (-87.649499, 34.80953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 595 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.05 gal
49.41 L · about $49.42
Round trip
$98.84
26.1 gal · 98.82 L
Estimated CO2
116 kg one way
Round trip: 232 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $49.42 $98.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $55.58 $111.16
Premium $4.63 $60.36 $120.71
Diesel $5.42 $70.67 $141.33

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 Daphne and East Florence. The current time is 21:06:26.

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.