How far is Demopolis, AL from Alachua, FL?
The driving distance from Demopolis, AL to Alachua, FL is about 440.8 miles (709.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 372.7 miles (599.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 35m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Demopolis and Alachua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Demopolis and Alachua.
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Start on North Strawberry Avenue
34 m · 10 sec · North Strawberry Avenue
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
111 m · 20 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue
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Turn left
48.8 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge
34.5 mi · 41 min · Edmund Pettus Bridge
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 80, US 82
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto South Boulevard
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Boulevard
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Turn right onto Troy Highway
34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
546 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
38.4 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
78 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ross Clark Circle
4.9 mi · 8 min · Ross Clark Circle
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Turn right onto South Oates Street
16.7 mi · 20 min · South Oates Street
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
2465 ft · 52 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Penn Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
2333 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
159.1 mi · 2 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
35.3 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Alachua, High Springs
1510 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto ML King Memorial Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · ML King Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Turkey Creek Boulevard
663 ft · 32 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard
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Turn right onto Palmetto Boulevard
1613 ft · 1 min · Palmetto Boulevard
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Continue on Palmetto Boulevard
1813 ft · 1 min · Palmetto Boulevard
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Turn left onto Creek Drive West
2013 ft · 1 min · Creek Drive West
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Turn right onto Northwest 105th Avenue
1429 ft · 1 min · Northwest 105th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Palmetto Boulevard
141 m · 20 sec · Palmetto Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palmetto Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Demopolis and Alachua.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
159 mi · 02h 51m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Demopolis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alachua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Demopolis to Alachua?
The road trip is about 440.8 miles (709.4 km) and usually takes 08h 47m 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?
Campbellton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 220.3 miles from Demopolis and 220.5 miles from Alachua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 372.7 miles (599.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 $58.89 one way or $117.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Demopolis and Alachua, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Demopolis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alachua.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Demopolis and Alachua. Straight-line distance: 372.68 mi (599.77 km).
#1 Demopolis
City in Alabama
| Population | 6,539 |
| Coordinates | 32.5176400, -87.8364000 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alachua
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
| Population | 9,916 |
| Coordinates | 29.7516300, -82.4248300 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alachua (-82.42483, 29.75163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 709 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 29m |
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 | $58.89 | $117.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $66.23 | $132.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $71.92 | $143.84 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $84.20 | $168.41 |
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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