How far is Florence, AL from Centre, AL?
The driving distance from Florence, AL to Centre, AL is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Centre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Centre.
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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
4.1 mi · 7 min · West Meighan Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward US 411
786 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 411 North
33 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto North Albert Rains Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Albert Rains Boulevard
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Continue on Ewing Avenue
20.3 mi · 24 min · Ewing Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Bluff Road
9 m · 1 sec · Cedar Bluff Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Bluff Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Centre.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Florence and Sunny near Centre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Centre?
The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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 72.6 miles from Florence and 72.8 miles from Centre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.43 one way or $38.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Florence and Sunny near Centre.
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 Centre. Straight-line distance: 122.3 mi (196.83 km).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centre
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 3,616 |
| Coordinates | 34.1520400, -85.6788500 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centre (-85.67885, 34.15204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.43 | $38.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.73 | $47.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.78 | $55.56 |
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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