How far is Florence, AL from Chickasaw, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Chickasaw, AL is about 364.7 miles (587 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
364.72 mi
06h 52m
Flight
279.82 mi
450.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.82 mi
Kilometers
450.32 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
364.72 mi
Kilometers
586.96 km
Drive Time
06h 52m

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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 06h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chickasaw
Wed, Apr 15, 2:49 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 9:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-14T19:57
Arrive Chickasaw
Wed, Apr 15, 2:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:53 PM to 2:23 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Oak Grove
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Florence
182.5 mi
03h 26m
To Chickasaw
182.2 mi
03h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto Wheeler Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Wheeler Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway

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

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway

    43.8 mi · 47 min · Heroes Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    245 mi · 4 hr 27 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    19 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    71 m · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
245 mi · 67%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 15%
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 12%
Wheeler Highway
4.35 mi · 1%
Woodward Avenue
4.27 mi · 1%
I 22 West
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

245 mi · 04h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.9 mi
279.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
03h 26m from Florence
Leave By
10:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Florence and Sunny near Chickasaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 364.7 miles (587 km) and usually takes 06h 52m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.5 miles from Florence and 182.2 miles from Chickasaw.

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

The direct path is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.74 one way or $97.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Florence and Sunny near Chickasaw.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

39 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

50 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

69 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

72 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Chickasaw. Straight-line distance: 279.82 mi (450.32 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Chickasaw

#2 Chickasaw

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population5,659
Coordinates30.7638000, -88.0747200
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Chickasaw (-88.07472, 30.7638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 587 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.87 gal
48.72 L · about $48.74
Round trip
$97.48
25.74 gal · 97.44 L
Estimated CO2
114.4 kg one way
Round trip: 228.8 kg / 504 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $48.74 $97.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $54.81 $109.63
Premium $4.63 $59.52 $119.05
Diesel $5.42 $69.69 $139.38

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Chickasaw. The current time is 19:57:14.

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.