How far is East Florence, AL from Fairhope, AL?
The driving distance from East Florence, AL to Fairhope, AL is about 374.9 miles (603.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.5 miles (477.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Florence and Fairhope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Florence and Fairhope.
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Start on Midway Street
18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street
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Turn right onto Huntsville Road
2340 ft · 1 min · Huntsville Road
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Turn left
7.9 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Wheeler Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 47 min · Heroes Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
232.3 mi · 4 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 225: Stockton, Spanish Fort
1449 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
20.5 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Spanish Fort Boulevard
1224 ft · 32 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard
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Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail
1.6 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Continue on US Highway 98
7.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 98
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Turn right onto Veterans Drive
2357 ft · 58 sec · Veterans Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Section Street
32 m · 3 sec · North Section Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Section Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Section Street
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Turn right onto Fairhope Avenue
33 m · 4 sec · Fairhope Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairhope Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Florence and Fairhope.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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Merge slight left
232 mi · 04h 13m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving East Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairhope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Florence to Fairhope?
The road trip is about 374.9 miles (603.4 km) and usually takes 07h 12m 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?
Deatsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.7 miles from East Florence and 187.3 miles from Fairhope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.5 miles (477.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.4 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 $50.10 one way or $100.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around East Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairhope.
Stop Ideas Near Deatsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Florence and Fairhope. Straight-line distance: 296.54 mi (477.24 km).
#1 East Florence
City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 35,733 |
| Coordinates | 34.8095300, -87.6494700 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairhope
City in Baldwin County, Alabama U.
| Population | 23,584 |
| Coordinates | 30.5229700, -87.9033300 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairhope (-87.90333, 30.52297)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 603 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 40m |
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 | $50.10 | $100.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $56.35 | $112.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $61.19 | $122.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $71.64 | $143.28 |
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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