How far is East Florence, AL from Fort Payne, AL?
The driving distance from East Florence, AL to Fort Payne, AL is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Florence and Fort Payne.
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Start on Midway Street
18 m · 10 sec · Midway Street
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Turn sharp left onto Huntsville Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Huntsville Road
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Take the ramp slight right
73 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florence Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · Florence Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on US 72 East: Athens, Huntsville
1705 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 52 sec
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Continue straight
56 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Continue on Pratt Avenue Northwest
1537 ft · 33 sec · Pratt Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Washington Street Northwest
134 m · 15 sec · Washington Street Northwest
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Take the ramp slight left
2056 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
39.8 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 35: Veterans Drive
1292 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Drive
12.6 mi · 17 min · Veterans Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
8.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Love Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Love Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Glenn Boulevard Southwest
756 ft · 22 sec · Glenn Boulevard Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gault Avenue South
1 mi · 3 min · Gault Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gault Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Florence and Fort Payne.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 72 East
Continue straight
56 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving East Florence and Mostly Sunny near Fort Payne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Florence to Fort Payne?
The road trip is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from East Florence and 65.7 miles from Fort Payne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Florence and Mostly Sunny near Fort Payne.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Florence and Fort Payne. Straight-line distance: 112.58 mi (181.18 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 Fort Payne
City in Alabama, US
| Population | 14,041 |
| Coordinates | 34.4442500, -85.7196900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Payne (-85.71969, 34.44425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.53 | $35.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.72 | $39.44 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.41 | $42.83 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.07 | $50.14 |
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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