How far is East Florence, AL from Scottsboro, AL?
The driving distance from East Florence, AL to Scottsboro, AL is about 104 miles (167.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
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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The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Florence and Scottsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Florence and Scottsboro.
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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
37.8 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 279: Broad Street
1760 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · South Broad Street
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Turn right
70 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Florence and Scottsboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 72 East
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Florence to Scottsboro?
The road trip is about 104 miles (167.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from East Florence and 52.1 miles from Scottsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around East Florence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scottsboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Florence and Scottsboro. Straight-line distance: 92.2 mi (148.38 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 Scottsboro
City in Alabama
| Population | 14,372 |
| Coordinates | 34.6723100, -86.0341500 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scottsboro (-86.03415, 34.67231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.90 | $27.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.63 | $31.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.97 | $33.95 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.87 | $39.75 |
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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