How far is Florence, AL from Fairfield, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Fairfield, AL is about 121.2 miles (195 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.19 mi
02h 25m
Flight
100.77 mi
162.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.77 mi
Kilometers
162.18 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.19 mi
Kilometers
195.03 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Wed, Apr 15, 2:32 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 4:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-15T00:07
Arrive Fairfield
Wed, Apr 15, 2:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
West Point
AL

Town

From Florence
60.6 mi
01h 12m
To Fairfield
60.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    2224 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue I

    665 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    51 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Avenue I

    2168 ft · 43 sec · Avenue I

  19. 19

    Continue on Valley Road

    2695 ft · 56 sec · Valley Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Parkway

    831 ft · 37 sec · Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Hillside Drive

    85 m · 13 sec · Hillside Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Farrell Avenue

    112 m · 18 sec · Farrell Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 52nd Street

    50 m · 7 sec · 52nd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 52nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 45%
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 36%
I 20 West
4.82 mi · 4%
Wheeler Highway
4.35 mi · 4%
Woodward Avenue
4.27 mi · 4%
Montgomery
4.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

University of North Alabama Highway

Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway

55.1 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
100.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
01h 12m from Florence
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195 km) and usually takes 02h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Florence and 60.5 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.21 one way or $32.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

82 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 100.77 mi (162.18 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 Fairfield

Fairfield is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.4859400, -86.9119400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Fairfield (-86.91194, 33.48594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.19 L · about $16.21
Round trip
$32.42
8.56 gal · 32.38 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.21 $32.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.23 $36.46
Premium $4.63 $19.80 $39.59
Diesel $5.42 $23.18 $46.35

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 Fairfield. The current time is 00:07:12.

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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.