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

The driving distance from East Florence, AL to Enterprise, AL is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.05 mi
02h 50m
Flight
155.1 mi
249.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.1 mi
Kilometers
249.61 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.05 mi
Kilometers
288.16 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enterprise
Fri, Apr 24, 8:22 PM CDT
Return by in East Florence
Fri, Apr 24, 11:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Florence
2026-04-24T17:32
Arrive Enterprise
Fri, Apr 24, 8:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Florence
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Smoke Rise
AL

Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama

From East Florence
89.4 mi
01h 25m
To Enterprise
89.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

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

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 31, 22: Clanton

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on 31, 22

    51 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 7th Street South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · 7th Street South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road 24

    5.5 mi · 13 min · County Road 24

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 24

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
59.2 mi · 33%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 31%
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 24%
County Road 24
5.5 mi · 3%
7th Street South
2.86 mi · 2%
Wheeler Highway
2.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

58.9 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
155.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smoke Rise
01h 25m from East Florence
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving East Florence and Mostly Clear 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 179.1 miles (288.2 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Smoke Rise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from East Florence and 89.7 miles from Enterprise.

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

The direct path is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.93 one way or $47.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Smoke Rise

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Smoke Rise and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.1 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Hanceville City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Hanceville City Hall

Hanceville , AL
112 Main St SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smoke Rise.

RAIL

Birmingham

42 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

95 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

109 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Florence and Enterprise. Straight-line distance: 155.1 mi (249.61 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 East Florence

City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America

Population35,733
Coordinates34.8095300, -87.6494700
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Enterprise

City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States

Population28,997
Coordinates32.7348500, -86.6180400
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery Avenue (-87.649499, 34.80953)
End: County Road 24 (-86.618109, 32.735162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.92 L · about $23.93
Round trip
$47.87
12.64 gal · 47.84 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.93 $47.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.92 $53.83
Premium $4.63 $29.23 $58.46
Diesel $5.42 $34.22 $68.45

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between East Florence and Enterprise. The current time is 17:32:14.

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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.