How far is East Florence, AL from Prichard, AL?
The driving distance from East Florence, AL to Prichard, AL is about 368 miles (592.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 282.4 miles (454.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.
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
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Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Florence and Prichard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Florence and Prichard.
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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
254.5 mi · 4 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile
3185 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
2661 ft · 35 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilson / Price Aves, Dr. M. L. King, Jr. Drive
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Rebel Road
2848 ft · 56 sec · Rebel Road
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Turn sharp left onto North Wilson Avenue
1377 ft · 37 sec · North Wilson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Azan Street
693 ft · 30 sec · East Azan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Azan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Florence and Prichard.
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
254 mi · 04h 38m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving East Florence and Sunny near Prichard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Florence to Prichard?
The road trip is about 368 miles (592.2 km) and usually takes 06h 51m 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 184.2 miles from East Florence and 183.8 miles from Prichard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 282.4 miles (454.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.6 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 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 $49.16 one way or $98.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around East Florence and Sunny near Prichard.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove
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 Prichard. Straight-line distance: 282.36 mi (454.42 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 Prichard
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 21,294 |
| Coordinates | 30.7388000, -88.0788900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prichard (-88.07889, 30.7388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 592 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $49.16 | $98.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $55.28 | $110.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $60.03 | $120.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $70.29 | $140.57 |
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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