How far is Florence, AL from Anniston, AL?
The driving distance from Florence, AL to Anniston, AL is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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Flight Distance
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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 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Anniston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Anniston.
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Start on North Pine Street
2778 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto Crest Street
40 m · 11 sec · Crest Street
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodward Avenue
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Wheeler Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Wheeler Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Continue on Section Line Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Section Line Road
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
15.8 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 27 min
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Continue on US 278
1.6 mi · 2 min · US 278
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Continue on Thompson Bridge Road
157 m · 8 sec · Thompson Bridge Road
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Continue on US 278
2.9 mi · 4 min · US 278
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest
2497 ft · 56 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on West Meighan Boulevard
9 mi · 15 min · West Meighan Boulevard
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Continue on Chastain Boulevard East
18.8 mi · 22 min · Chastain Boulevard East
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Continue straight
2131 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
2085 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
2489 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Saks Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Saks Road
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Turn left onto Old Gadsden Highway
1628 ft · 32 sec · Old Gadsden Highway
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Continue on Noble Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Noble Street
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Turn right onto West 14th Street
150 m · 19 sec · West 14th Street
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Turn left onto Gurnee Avenue
732 ft · 22 sec · Gurnee Avenue
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Turn right
70 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
29 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
81 m · 19 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 Florence and Anniston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
University of North Alabama Highway
Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.2 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Anniston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Anniston?
The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Florence and 75.5 miles from Anniston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.18 one way or $40.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Anniston.
Stop Ideas Near Berlin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berlin.
Birmingham
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Anniston. Straight-line distance: 131.6 mi (211.79 km).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anniston
County seat of Calhoun County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 21,090 |
| Coordinates | 33.6598300, -85.8316300 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anniston (-85.83163, 33.65983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.18 | $40.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.65 | $49.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.86 | $57.72 |
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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