How far is Florence, AL from Citronelle, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Citronelle, AL is about 306.1 miles (492.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.2 miles (415.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 36m 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
306.11 mi
06h 18m
Flight
258.25 mi
415.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.25 mi
Kilometers
415.62 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.11 mi
Kilometers
492.63 km
Drive Time
06h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Citronelle
Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 8:34 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 Citronelle
Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:18 PM to 1:48 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
11:24 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
Geiger
AL

Town

From Florence
153.3 mi
03h 09m
To Citronelle
152.9 mi
03h 09m

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
59°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    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

  3. 3

    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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    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 28 min

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    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

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    Continue on U.S. Highway 43

    2.8 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 43

  9. 9

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right

    34.3 mi · 50 min

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    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest

    9.8 mi · 14 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest

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    Continue on Military Road

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Military Road

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    Continue on Military Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Military Road

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    Continue on Military Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Military Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville

    8 m · 1 sec

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    Exit the roundabout onto US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville

    1506 ft · 37 sec

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    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

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    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South: Macon, Meridian

    1011 ft · 43 sec

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    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South: Macon, Meridian

    41 m · 8 sec

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    Turn left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

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    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min

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    Keep slight right

    18.8 mi · 22 min

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    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 46 sec

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    3.7 mi · 4 min

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    5.4 mi · 6 min

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    5.5 mi · 6 min

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    2.7 mi · 3 min

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    1.7 mi · 2 min

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    3.9 mi · 5 min

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    9.8 mi · 11 min

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    2 mi · 2 min

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    4.9 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    29.6 mi · 34 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East State Street

    3148 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 45 South
171 mi · 56%
Woodward Avenue
27.9 mi · 9%
Andrew Jackson Highway
21.2 mi · 7%
Military Road
16.8 mi · 5%
3rd Avenue Southwest
9.83 mi · 3%
US 82 West
5.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 45 South

Continue straight

64.3 mi · 01h 14m

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 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
258.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Geiger
03h 09m from Florence
Leave By
11:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Florence and Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog near Citronelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 306.1 miles (492.6 km) and usually takes 06h 18m 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?

Geiger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.3 miles from Florence and 152.9 miles from Citronelle.

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

The direct path is about 258.2 miles (415.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 $40.90 one way or $81.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Florence and Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog near Citronelle.

Stop Ideas Near Geiger

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

67 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

78 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

96 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

106 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Citronelle. Straight-line distance: 258.25 mi (415.62 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

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

#2 Citronelle

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population3,873
Coordinates31.0907300, -88.2280600
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Citronelle (-88.22806, 31.09073)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.8 gal
40.89 L · about $40.90
Round trip
$81.80
21.6 gal · 81.78 L
Estimated CO2
96 kg one way
Round trip: 192 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.90 $81.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.00 $91.99
Premium $4.63 $49.95 $99.90
Diesel $5.42 $58.48 $116.96

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 Citronelle. 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.