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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
379.74 mi
07h 21m
Flight
303.54 mi
488.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.54 mi
Kilometers
488.5 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
379.74 mi
Kilometers
611.14 km
Drive Time
07h 21m

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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 07h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Foley
Fri, Apr 24, 8:45 PM CDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, Apr 25, 4:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-24T13:23
Arrive Foley
Fri, Apr 24, 8:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:21 PM to 2:51 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Deatsville
AL

Town of the United States

From Florence
190.1 mi
03h 40m
To Foley
189.6 mi
03h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

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.

  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

    226.4 mi · 4 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minette, Rabun

    1397 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rabun Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Rabun Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bay Minette Bypass

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Gulf Shores Parkway

    17.4 mi · 22 min · Gulf Shores Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Laurel Avenue

    20 m · 2 sec · East Laurel Avenue

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
227 mi · 60%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 15%
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 12%
Gulf Shores Parkway
32 mi · 8%
Bay Minette Bypass
5.46 mi · 1%
Wheeler Highway
4.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

226 mi · 04h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.2 mi
303.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deatsville
03h 40m from Florence
Leave By
9:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

32 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

82 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

86 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Foley. Straight-line distance: 303.54 mi (488.5 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

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

#2 Foley

City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States

Population21,446
Coordinates30.4065900, -87.6836000
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Foley (-87.6836, 30.40659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 611 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
13.4 gal
50.72 L · about $50.75
Round trip
$101.49
26.8 gal · 101.44 L
Estimated CO2
119.1 kg one way
Round trip: 238.2 kg / 525 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Foley. The current time is 13:23:49.

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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.