How far is Florence, AL from Foley, AL?
The driving distance from Florence, AL to Foley, AL is about 379.7 miles (611.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Foley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Foley.
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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
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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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Turn left onto Wheeler Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Wheeler Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 47 min · Heroes Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
226.4 mi · 4 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minette, Rabun
1397 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Rabun Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Rabun Road
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Continue on Bay Minette Bypass
5.5 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass
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Continue on Gulf Shores Parkway
17.4 mi · 22 min · Gulf Shores Parkway
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto East Laurel Avenue
20 m · 2 sec · East Laurel Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Laurel Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Foley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
226 mi · 04h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Mostly Clear near Foley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Foley?
The road trip is about 379.7 miles (611.1 km) and usually takes 07h 21m 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?
Deatsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.1 miles from Florence and 189.6 miles from Foley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.2 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 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 $50.75 one way or $101.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Mostly Clear near Foley.
Stop Ideas Near Deatsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deatsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Foley. Straight-line distance: 303.54 mi (488.5 km).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Foley
City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 21,446 |
| Coordinates | 30.4065900, -87.6836000 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Foley (-87.6836, 30.40659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 611 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $50.75 | $101.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $57.07 | $114.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $61.98 | $123.95 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $72.56 | $145.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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