How far is Florence, AL from Fort Payne, AL?
The driving distance from Florence, AL to Fort Payne, AL is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Fort Payne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Fort Payne.
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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 left to continue on Wheeler Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Wheeler Highway
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Continue on Joe Wheeler Highway
20.2 mi · 25 min · Joe Wheeler Highway
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Continue straight
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue straight
59.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 35: Veterans Drive
1292 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Drive
12.6 mi · 17 min · Veterans Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
8.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Love Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Love Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Glenn Boulevard Southwest
756 ft · 22 sec · Glenn Boulevard Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gault Avenue South
1 mi · 3 min · Gault Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gault Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Fort Payne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
Continue straight
59.7 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Florence and Mostly Sunny near Fort Payne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Fort Payne?
The road trip is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Huntsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Florence and 70.2 miles from Fort Payne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114 miles (183.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.75 one way or $37.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Mostly Sunny near Fort Payne.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Fort Payne. Straight-line distance: 113.98 mi (183.43 km).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Payne
City in Alabama, US
| Population | 14,041 |
| Coordinates | 34.4442500, -85.7196900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Payne (-85.71969, 34.44425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $18.75 | $37.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.89 | $45.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.80 | $53.61 |
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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