How far is Demopolis, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Demopolis, AL to Florence, AL is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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
184.26 mi
03h 24m
Flight
157.95 mi
254.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.95 mi
Kilometers
254.19 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.26 mi
Kilometers
296.54 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Tue, May 5, 3:04 AM CDT
Return by in Demopolis
Tue, May 5, 6:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Demopolis
2026-05-04T23:39
Arrive Florence
Tue, May 5, 3:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Demopolis
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
Berry
AL

Town in Alabama

From Demopolis
90.7 mi
01h 42m
To Florence
93.6 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Demopolis and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Demopolis and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on North Strawberry Avenue

    86 m · 18 sec · North Strawberry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    113 m · 9 sec · East Capitol Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    24.3 mi · 34 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Tuscaloosa Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.8 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa

    1062 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    929 ft · 43 sec · 10th Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    28.6 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    32.8 mi · 46 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2501 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    55 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Avenue
120 mi · 65%
M L King Highway
27.2 mi · 15%
Tuscaloosa Street
4.59 mi · 2%
I 359 North
2.65 mi · 1%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
1.48 mi · 1%
South Pine Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Avenue

Continue straight

55 mi · 01h 16m

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
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
158 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry
01h 42m from Demopolis
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Demopolis and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Demopolis to Florence?

The road trip is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Berry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Demopolis and 93.6 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 158 miles (254.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.62 one way or $49.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Demopolis and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Berry

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

52 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

75 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

88 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

117 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Demopolis and Florence. Straight-line distance: 157.95 mi (254.19 km).

Demopolis

#1 Demopolis

City in Alabama

Population6,539
Coordinates32.5176400, -87.8364000
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: North Strawberry Avenue (-87.836351, 32.51764)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.5 gal
24.61 L · about $24.62
Round trip
$49.23
13 gal · 49.22 L
Estimated CO2
57.8 kg one way
Round trip: 115.5 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.62 $49.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.68 $55.37
Premium $4.63 $30.06 $60.13
Diesel $5.42 $35.20 $70.40

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Demopolis and Florence. The current time is 23:39:27.

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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.