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

The driving distance from East Florence, AL to Enterprise, AL is about 288.4 miles (464.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.8 miles (423 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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
288.42 mi
05h 48m
Flight
262.83 mi
422.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.83 mi
Kilometers
422.98 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.42 mi
Kilometers
464.16 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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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 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enterprise
Wed, Apr 15, 1:49 AM CDT
Return by in East Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 7:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Florence
2026-04-14T20:00
Arrive Enterprise
Wed, Apr 15, 1:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 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
5:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Florence
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
Calera
AL

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From East Florence
144.4 mi
02h 54m
To Enterprise
144 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
58°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit straight

    106 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Elba Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Elba Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    24.5 mi · 37 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Boll Weevil Circle

    1734 ft · 39 sec · Boll Weevil Circle

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Lee Street

    47 m · 7 sec · West Lee Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Lee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
93.5 mi · 32%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 19%
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 15%
Troy Highway
43.2 mi · 15%
Elba Highway
32.2 mi · 11%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 44m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
262.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calera
02h 54m from East Florence
Leave By
5:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving East Florence and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Enterprise.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 288.4 miles (464.2 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Calera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.4 miles from East Florence and 144 miles from Enterprise.

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

The direct path is about 262.8 miles (423 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 5:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.55 one way or $77.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around East Florence and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Enterprise.

Stop Ideas Near Calera

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

42 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

46 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

74 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

76 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Florence and Enterprise. Straight-line distance: 262.83 mi (422.98 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
Enterprise

#2 Enterprise

City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States

Population26,562
Coordinates31.3151700, -85.8552200
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: East Florence (-87.64947, 34.80953)
End: Enterprise (-85.85522, 31.31517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.18 gal
38.53 L · about $38.55
Round trip
$77.10
20.36 gal · 77.06 L
Estimated CO2
90.5 kg one way
Round trip: 180.9 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.55 $77.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.36 $86.71
Premium $4.63 $47.08 $94.16
Diesel $5.42 $55.12 $110.25

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between East Florence and Enterprise. The current time is 20:00:42.

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.