How far is Florence, AL from Geneva, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Geneva, AL is about 310.9 miles (500.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 54m 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
310.93 mi
06h 27m
Flight
280.7 mi
451.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.7 mi
Kilometers
451.74 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.93 mi
Kilometers
500.39 km
Drive Time
06h 27m

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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 06h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Geneva
Tue, May 5, 6:04 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Tue, May 5, 12:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-04T23:36
Arrive Geneva
Tue, May 5, 6:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:27 PM to 1:57 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
11:06 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
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Florence
155.7 mi
03h 13m
To Geneva
155.2 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight

    106 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Elba Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Elba Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    24.5 mi · 37 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Boll Weevil Circle

    1734 ft · 39 sec · Boll Weevil Circle

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1898 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Geneva Highway

    1790 ft · 34 sec · Geneva Highway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Geneva Highway

    20.6 mi · 34 min · Geneva Highway

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    2420 ft · 51 sec · Maple Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North Commerce Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Commerce Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East Town Avenue

    18 m · 1 sec · East Town Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Town Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
93.5 mi · 30%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 18%
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 14%
Troy Highway
43.2 mi · 14%
Elba Highway
32.2 mi · 10%
Geneva Highway
20.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 44m

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
06h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
280.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
03h 13m from Florence
Leave By
11:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Geneva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 310.9 miles (500.4 km) and usually takes 06h 27m 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?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.7 miles from Florence and 155.2 miles from Geneva.

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

The direct path is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 $41.54 one way or $83.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Union Grove

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 280.7 mi (451.74 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

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

#2 Geneva

Town in Alabama

Population4,262
Coordinates31.0329600, -85.8638200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Geneva (-85.86382, 31.03296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 500 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.97 gal
41.53 L · about $41.54
Round trip
$83.09
21.94 gal · 83.06 L
Estimated CO2
97.5 kg one way
Round trip: 195 kg / 430 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.54 $83.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.72 $93.44
Premium $4.63 $50.74 $101.47
Diesel $5.42 $59.40 $118.81

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Geneva. The current time is 23:36:48.

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.