How far is Florence, AL from Center Point, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Center Point, AL is about 251 miles (404 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209 miles (336.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m 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
251.03 mi
05h 47m
Flight
209.05 mi
336.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.05 mi
Kilometers
336.44 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.03 mi
Kilometers
403.99 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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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 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center Point
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 10:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-22T23:15
Arrive Center Point
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
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
Tuscaloosa
AL

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

From Florence
125.7 mi
02h 53m
To Center Point
125.3 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Center Point.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pine Street

    2778 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Crest Street

    40 m · 11 sec · Crest Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodward Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2350 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    32.8 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    28.6 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    985 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1785 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    772 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1592 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    25.6 mi · 27 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Union

    974 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street

    1546 ft · 33 sec · Greensboro Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway

    24 mi · 34 min · Demopolis Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn right

    16.2 mi · 18 min

  29. 29

    Turn right

    49.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min

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    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodward Avenue
84 mi · 33%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
29.2 mi · 12%
Demopolis Highway
24 mi · 10%
M L King Highway
5.91 mi · 2%
Main Avenue
1.7 mi · 1%
North Cedar Avenue
1.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Woodward Avenue

Continue straight

50.8 mi · 01h 08m

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
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
209 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscaloosa
02h 53m from Florence
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Partly Sunny near Center Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florence to Center Point?

The road trip is about 251 miles (404 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Tuscaloosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.7 miles from Florence and 125.3 miles from Center Point.

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

The direct path is about 209 miles (336.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.55 one way or $67.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Partly Sunny near Center Point.

Stop Ideas Near Tuscaloosa

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tuscaloosa, 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 Tuscaloosa.

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

2 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

68 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

78 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Center Point. Straight-line distance: 209.05 mi (336.44 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
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#2 Center Point

City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States

Population15,815
Coordinates31.7884900, -88.0300100
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Center Point (-88.03001, 31.78849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.86 gal
33.53 L · about $33.55
Round trip
$67.11
17.72 gal · 67.06 L
Estimated CO2
78.7 kg one way
Round trip: 157.5 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.55 $67.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.73 $75.47
Premium $4.63 $40.98 $81.96
Diesel $5.42 $47.98 $95.95

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Center Point. The current time is 23:15:27.

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.