How far is Enterprise, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Enterprise, AL to Florence, AL is about 291 miles (468.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.8 miles (423 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
290.98 mi
04h 48m
Flight
262.85 mi
423.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.85 mi
Kilometers
423.02 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.98 mi
Kilometers
468.29 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Mon, May 4, 11:02 PM CDT
Return by in Enterprise
Tue, May 5, 3:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enterprise
2026-05-04T18:13
Arrive Florence
Mon, May 4, 11:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enterprise
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Calera
AL

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Enterprise
144.5 mi
02h 24m
To Florence
146.5 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Enterprise and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Enterprise and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on West Lee Street

    47 m · 14 sec · West Lee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Boll Weevil Circle

    1708 ft · 37 sec · Boll Weevil Circle

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Neal Metcalf Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Neal Metcalf Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Neil Metcalf Road

    22.8 mi · 34 min · Neil Metcalf Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3183 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    138.3 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  23. 23

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Enterprise and Florence.

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
139 mi · 48%
Neil Metcalf Road
65.4 mi · 22%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 19%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 2%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 1%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

138 mi · 02h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
262.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calera
02h 24m from Enterprise
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Enterprise and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Enterprise to Florence?

The road trip is about 291 miles (468.3 km) and usually takes 04h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Calera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.5 miles from Enterprise and 146.5 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 262.8 miles (423 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.89 one way or $77.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Enterprise and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Calera

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Calera, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calera.

BUS

Brent, AL

42 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

46 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

74 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

76 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enterprise and Florence. Straight-line distance: 262.85 mi (423.02 km).

Enterprise

#1 Enterprise

City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States

Population26,562
Coordinates31.3151700, -85.8552200
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lee Street (-85.855152, 31.315091)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.27 gal
38.87 L · about $38.89
Round trip
$77.78
20.54 gal · 77.74 L
Estimated CO2
91.3 kg one way
Round trip: 182.5 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.89 $77.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.74 $87.48
Premium $4.63 $47.50 $95.00
Diesel $5.42 $55.61 $111.22

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Enterprise and Florence. The current time is 18:13:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.