How far is Florence, AL from Evergreen, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Evergreen, AL is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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
281.21 mi
05h 20m
Flight
236.29 mi
380.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.29 mi
Kilometers
380.28 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.21 mi
Kilometers
452.56 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evergreen
Sat, Nov 7, 8:45 PM CST
Return by in Florence
Sun, Nov 8, 2:06 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-11-07T15:25
Arrive Evergreen
Sat, Nov 7, 8:45 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:18 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
9:00 PM CST
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
Alabaster
AL

Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Florence
140.7 mi
02h 40m
To Evergreen
140.5 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 3:00 PM CST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 3:00 PM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    167.7 mi · 3 hr 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 83: Evergreen, Midway

    1182 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rural Street

    108 m · 9 sec · Rural Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Court Street

    683 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cooper Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Cooper Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cooper Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
168 mi · 60%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 20%
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 16%
Wheeler Highway
4.35 mi · 2%
Woodward Avenue
4.27 mi · 2%
I 22 West
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 04m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
236.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alabaster
02h 40m from Florence
Leave By
6:18 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Florence and Partly Sunny near Evergreen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Alabaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.7 miles from Florence and 140.5 miles from Evergreen.

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

The direct path is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:18 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.39 one way or $72.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alabaster

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

30 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

69 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

82 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 236.29 mi (380.28 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 Evergreen

Evergreen is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.4335000, -86.9569200
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Evergreen (-86.95692, 31.4335)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.92 gal
37.56 L · about $36.39
Round trip
$72.77
19.84 gal · 75.12 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.3 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $36.39 $72.77
Mid-grade $4.15 $41.21 $82.42
Premium $4.55 $45.18 $90.35
Diesel $5.82 $57.75 $115.51

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Evergreen. The current time is 15:25:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.