How far is Florence, AL from Demopolis, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Demopolis, AL is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.62 mi
04h 07m
Flight
157.95 mi
254.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.95 mi
Kilometers
254.19 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.62 mi
Kilometers
290.68 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Demopolis
Tue, May 5, 5:08 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Tue, May 5, 9:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-05T01:01
Arrive Demopolis
Tue, May 5, 5:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 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
Berry
AL

Town in Alabama

From Florence
90.5 mi
02h 03m
To Demopolis
90.2 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113 m · 7 sec · East Capitol Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Strawberry Avenue

    86 m · 12 sec · North Strawberry Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Strawberry Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodward Avenue
84 mi · 47%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
29.2 mi · 16%
Demopolis Highway
24 mi · 13%
M L King Highway
5.91 mi · 3%
Main Avenue
1.7 mi · 1%
North Pine Street
0.53 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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
158 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry
02h 03m from Florence
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Florence and Mostly Sunny near Demopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Berry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Florence and 90.2 miles from Demopolis.

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

The direct path is about 158 miles (254.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Florence and Mostly Sunny near Demopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Berry

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

52 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

75 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

88 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

117 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Demopolis. Straight-line distance: 157.95 mi (254.19 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

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

#2 Demopolis

City in Alabama

Population6,539
Coordinates32.5176400, -87.8364000
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Demopolis (-87.8364, 32.51764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.13 L · about $24.12
Round trip
$48.25
12.74 gal · 48.26 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.12 $48.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.13 $54.26
Premium $4.63 $29.46 $58.92
Diesel $5.42 $34.49 $68.99

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Demopolis. The current time is 01:01:01.

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.