How far is Florence, AL from Greenville, AL?
The driving distance from Florence, AL to Greenville, AL is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 04h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Greenville.
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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
134.2 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 185: Greenville
1131 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Fort Dale Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Fort Dale Road
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Turn left onto East Commerce Street
1825 ft · 32 sec · East Commerce Street
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Enter the roundabout toward East Commerce Street
93 m · 5 sec · East Commerce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Commerce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Greenville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
134 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Greenville?
The road trip is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km) and usually takes 04h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hoover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Florence and 123.8 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.14 one way or $66.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Hoover
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 Hoover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 214.14 mi (344.63 km).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenville
County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 7,349 |
| Coordinates | 31.8296000, -86.6177500 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenville (-86.61775, 31.8296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $33.14 | $66.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.27 | $74.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.47 | $80.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.38 | $94.76 |
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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