How far is Florence, AL from Fayette, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Fayette, AL is about 90.7 miles (146 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
90.7 mi
02h 01m
Flight
77.55 mi
124.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.55 mi
Kilometers
124.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.7 mi
Kilometers
145.96 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-23T09:50
Arrive Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hackleburg
AL

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States of America

From Florence
45.4 mi
01h 00m
To Fayette
45.3 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.7 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Highway 43

    2.8 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 43

  9. 9

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    21.1 mi · 27 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1561 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    19.1 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbus Street East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
34.6 mi · 38%
Woodward Avenue
27.9 mi · 31%
U.S. Highway 43
2.84 mi · 3%
North Pine Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Crest Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Woodward Avenue

Continue straight

23.7 mi · 00h 28m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hackleburg
01h 00m from Florence
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.7 miles (146 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Hackleburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Florence and 45.3 miles from Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.12 one way or $24.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Fayette.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 77.55 mi (124.81 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

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

#2 Fayette

City in Howard County, Missouri

Population4,249
Coordinates33.6845500, -87.8308500
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Fayette (-87.83085, 33.68455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.11 L · about $12.12
Round trip
$24.24
6.4 gal · 24.22 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.12 $24.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.63 $27.26
Premium $4.63 $14.80 $29.60
Diesel $5.42 $17.33 $34.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Fayette. The current time is 09:50:56.

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.