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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
277.6 mi · 5 hr 2 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
2.1 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Highway
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Turn right
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Huntsville Road
2229 ft · 56 sec · Huntsville Road
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Turn left onto Midway Street
18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street
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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.
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
278 mi · 05h 02m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Daphne and East Florence. Straight-line distance: 290.98 mi (468.29 km).
#1 Daphne
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 27,719 |
| Coordinates | 30.6035300, -87.9036000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Florence
City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 35,733 |
| Coordinates | 34.8095300, -87.6494700 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montgomery Avenue (-87.649499, 34.80953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 595 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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