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

The driving distance from East Florence, AL to Daphne, AL is about 369.1 miles (594 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291 miles (468.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
369.09 mi
07h 01m
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
369.09 mi
Kilometers
594 km
Drive Time
07h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Daphne
Sat, Apr 18, 10:59 AM CDT
Return by in East Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 6:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Florence
2026-04-18T03:57
Arrive Daphne
Sat, Apr 18, 10:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:02 PM to 2:32 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Florence
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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 East Florence
184.7 mi
03h 30m
To Daphne
184.4 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Midway Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Huntsville Road

    2340 ft · 1 min · Huntsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wheeler Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway

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

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway

    43.8 mi · 47 min · Heroes Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    232.3 mi · 4 hr 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 225: Stockton, Spanish Fort

    1449 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    20.5 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Spanish Fort Boulevard

    1224 ft · 32 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 98

    2.9 mi · 5 min · US Highway 98

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue

    48 m · 14 sec · Santa Rosa Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Belrose Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Belrose Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Belrose Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
233 mi · 63%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 15%
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 12%
US Highway 98
2.93 mi · 1%
Wheeler Highway
2.24 mi · 1%
I 22 West
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

232 mi · 04h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.1 mi
291 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
03h 30m from East Florence
Leave By
9:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Florence and Partly Sunny near Daphne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 369.1 miles (594 km) and usually takes 07h 01m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.7 miles from East Florence and 184.4 miles from Daphne.

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 78.1 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 $49.31 one way or $98.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Florence and Partly Sunny near Daphne.

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 East Florence and Daphne. Straight-line distance: 290.98 mi (468.29 km).

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#1 East Florence

City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America

Population35,733
Coordinates34.8095300, -87.6494700
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Daphne

#2 Daphne

City in Alabama, United States

Population27,719
Coordinates30.6035300, -87.9036000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: East Florence (-87.64947, 34.80953)
End: Daphne (-87.9036, 30.60353)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.02 gal
49.3 L · about $49.31
Round trip
$98.61
26.04 gal · 98.6 L
Estimated CO2
115.7 kg one way
Round trip: 231.4 kg / 510 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $49.31 $98.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $55.45 $110.90
Premium $4.63 $60.22 $120.44
Diesel $5.42 $70.50 $141.01

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between East Florence and Daphne. The current time is 03:57:49.

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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.